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Pátmos, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Pátmos is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 541. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
541 Population 12/sq mi density
735 ft Elevation 224 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income

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About Pátmos

Pátmos

Patmos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is famous as the place where, according to Christian belief, John of Patmos received the vision found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament, and where the book was written.

People

Population541
Density12/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,732

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Population541
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates37.3090°, 26.5472°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Pátmos

Pátmos is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 541. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Pátmos is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Pátmos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pátmos 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. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates37.3090°N, 26.5472°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,708 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 88 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 138 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 103 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 108 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 124 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 110 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 116 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 106 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 38 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 70 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 83 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 119 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 105 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 148 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 99 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 98 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 125 km
Aug 3, 2004 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.2 109 km
Nov 30, 1995 6 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 98 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

15 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 144 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 144 km
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 89 km
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m 109 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 69 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 88 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 95 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 135 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 131 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 123 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 144 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 105 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 88 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 146 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 97 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 144 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Pátmos has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pátmos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecclesiastical School
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Radio Stations near Pátmos

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ράδιο Σάμος 102 greek music, news talk MP3 160 kbps
Αρμονία 103.2 greek music, local news MP3 32 kbps
Μεσόγειος 105.4 music, news talk MP3
Θάλασσα και Παράδοση MP3 320 kbps
Anemos 95.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Pátmos

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nicos
Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa

Cafes in Pátmos

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stoa

Castles in Pátmos

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monastery of Patmos

Airports Near Pátmos

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"KGSLarge Airport
Samos AirportSMIMedium Airport
Astypalaia AirportJTYSmall Airport
Ikaria AirportJIKSmall Airport
Kalymnos AirportJKLSmall Airport
Leros AirportLRSSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pátmos

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of PátmosCultural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pátmos

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Diasozissa
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Μονή Αγίου Ιωσήφ
Μονή Αποκαλύψεως
Μονή Ευαγγελισμού
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Founded
1001

🇬🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pátmos

The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos
Cultural · inscribed 1999
The small island of Pátmos in the Dodecanese is reputed to be where St John the Theologian wrote both his Gospel and the Apocalypse. A monastery dedicated to the ‘beloved disciple’ was founded there in the late 10th century and it has been a place of pilgrimag...

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 Pátmos

What is the population of Pátmos?

Pátmos has a population of 541 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.

Is Pátmos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pátmos?

Pátmos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

How is the job market in Pátmos?

There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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