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Kíssamos, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,236
Population
16/sq mi density
69 ft
Elevation
21 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, unemployment
Kíssamos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 259.4 sq mi (671.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4946°N, 23.6538°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 82 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 36 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 151 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in |
Kíssamos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").