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Kontakaíika, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
527
Population
12/sq mi density
604 ft
Elevation
184 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,904 median income, unemployment
Kontakaíika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8022°N, 26.7447°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 145 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 11 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 104 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 114 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 144 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 77 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 140 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Kontakaíika has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.1").