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Khersónisos, Greece

Crete · Greece

Khersónisos is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 938. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
938 Population 9/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income

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About Khersónisos

Khersónisos

Hersonissos is a town and a local government unit in the north of Crete, bordering the Mediterranean / Aegean Sea. The town is about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion and west of Agios Nikolaos. What is usually called Hersonissos is in fact its peninsula and harbour. It is part of the Heraklion regional unit. It is situated 25 km from the Heraklion airport and 27 km from the Heraklion port. The seat of the local government unit is the village of Gournes.

People

Population938
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population938
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates35.3078°, 25.3716°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Khersónisos

Khersónisos is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 938. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Khersónisos is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Khersónisos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Khersónisos

Khersónisos has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15.3° 94.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.3° 72.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 47.8
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.1° 23.7
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15.7° / 23.8° 12.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 0.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 1.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.3° 11.2
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.1° 55.4
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 63.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.9° 96.2
Khersónisos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area104.9 sq mi (271.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates35.3078°N, 25.3716°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 129 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 128 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 125 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 106 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 82 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 65 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 109 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 148 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 133 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 115 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 120 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 126 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 37 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 129 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 61 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 103 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 145 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 124 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 129 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m 122 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 122 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 129 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 124 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 128 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 71 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 106 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 96 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 84 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 24 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 122 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 122 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Khersónisos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Khersónisos

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 MP3 128 kbps
Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα news, pop MP3 64 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Panic 93.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Best Radio 94.7 FM MP3 160 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
KRITIKOS 88.7 MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Δίαυλος Κρήτης MP3 128 kbps
Madness 95 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Λασίθι 92.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIRES 97.1 MP3 128 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
DRS 95.3 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Khersónisos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Christian Art Museum
Folklore Museum Of Neapolis
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas
Historical Museum of Crete
History and folklore Museum
Homo Sapiens
Maritime Collection
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum of Rural Life
Natural History Museum of Crete
Omalia olive press
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Libraries in Khersónisos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Βικελαία Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Βικελαία Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Khersónisos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local Market (Sa)
Open Street Market Area
Λαϊκή Αγορά

Hotels in Khersónisos

23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alba Bianca Villa
Amazones Village Suites
Asterias Village Resort
Astra Village
Athena Classic
Bella Beach Hotel
Daidalou 4 Port of Hersonissos
Daidalou 4 Port of Hersonissos
Dream Apartments
Driades Piskopiano
Elgoni Apartments "by Checkin" Adults Only
Hotel Anissa Beach & Village
Kalimera Village
Lyttos Beach
Matheos apartments
Oasis Beach Hotel
Paralos Kosta Mare
Portokali Hotel Apartments
The Village Holiday Club
Villa Marina
Village Heights Golf Resort
Villaggio Hotel - Adults only
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Cafes in Khersónisos

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cretans Land
David Vegera
Diamantakis bakery coffee sweets
Meses
Nexus coffee & shop
Rahati
Taberna Maris
Taverna

Theatres in Khersónisos

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Theme Parks in Khersónisos

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theme Park Labyrinth

Gas Stations in Khersónisos

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AVIN
BP
EKO

Gyms in Khersónisos

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #11826208529

Golf Courses in Khersónisos

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lyttos Beach Golf Course
The Crete Golf Club

Breweries in Khersónisos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Khersónisos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Khersónisos

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Sitia AirportJSHMedium Airport
Tympaki Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khersónisos

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ioan Rossos
Piskopiano church
St. Hyazinth

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Area
271.6 km² (104.8 mi²)
Postal Code
70014
Website
hersonissos.gr/en

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Khersónisos

What is the population of Khersónisos?

Khersónisos has a population of 938 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 104.9 square miles.

Is Khersónisos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Khersónisos?

Khersónisos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Khersónisos?

There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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