Kos, Greece
Full City Profile
21,430
Population
826/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Kos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 26.0 sq mi (67.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8930°N, 27.2877°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 121 km |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | - | 140 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 120 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 12 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 137 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 52 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 10 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 36 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in |
Kos has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").