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Órmos Korthíou, Greece

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
903 Population 23/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income, unemployment
Órmos Korthíou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area39.7 sq mi (102.7 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates37.7737°N, 24.9504°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,062 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 124 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 141 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 141 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 107 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 110 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 130 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 136 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 147 km
Mar 20, 1992 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece M5.2 129 km
Feb 9, 2025 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.2 137 km
Feb 5, 2025 28 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.1 143 km
Feb 10, 2025 28 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.1 141 km
Feb 12, 2025 15 km NE of Oía, Greece M5.1 144 km
Feb 3, 2025 28 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.0 143 km
Feb 17, 2025 27 km ESE of Íos, Greece M5.0 135 km
Feb 18, 2025 20 km SSW of Amorgós, Greece M5.0 147 km
Feb 4, 2025 29 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.0 140 km
Feb 3, 2025 29 km NE of Firá, Greece M4.9 143 km
May 12, 2025 26 km NE of Oía, Greece M4.9 139 km
Feb 7, 2025 24 km NE of Firá, Greece M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m 119 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 139 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 138 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 128 km
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 143 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Órmos Korthíou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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