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Pátmos, Greece

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
541 Population 12/sq mi density
735 ft Elevation 224 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°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
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. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US 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 US 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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