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Volos, Greece
Thessaly · Greece
Volos is a mid-size city in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 86,048. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Volos
Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330 kilometres north of Athens and 220 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. It is the capital of the Magnesia regional unit of the Thessaly Region. Volos is also the only outlet to the sea from Thessaly, the country's largest agricultural region. With a population of 85,803 (2021), the city is an important industrial centre, and its port provides a "bridge" between Europe and Asia.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 86,048 |
| Population Density | 8,049 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3692°, 22.9477° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Thessaly |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.2 inches (487 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,684 |
About Volos
Volos is a mid-size city in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 86,048. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Volos vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,684 |
| 75% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 312 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 15 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Volos
Volos has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.3°C), the coldest is Jan (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,049/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3692°N, 22.9477°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 115 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 76 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 145 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 145 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 150 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 132 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 122 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 128 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 38 | 91 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | - | 8 | 14 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | - | 17 | 133 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in |
Volos has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Volos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Thessaly | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Thessaly | University | - | Visit → |
| Θόλος | University | - | , |
| Σχολή Γεωπονικών Επιστημών Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας | University | - | , |
| Τμήμα Αρχιτεκτόνων Μηχανικών | University | - | Visit → |
| Τμήμα Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών | University | - | Visit → |
| Τμήμα Μηχανικών Χωροταξίας, Πολεοδομίας και Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης | University | - | Visit → |
| Τμήμα Μηχανολόγων Μηχανικών | University | - | , |
| Τμήμα Οικονομικών Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας | University | - | , |
| Τμήμα Πολιτικών Μηχανικών | University | - | , |
Schools in Volos
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16ο & 30ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 1o ΕΠΑΛ Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Γυμνάσιο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 15ο & 24ο Δημοτικά Σχολεία Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 5ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 3° Λύκειο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Νέας Ιωνίας | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole St. Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| 11ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| Μουσικό Σχολείο -Γυμνάσιο & Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| 13th Primary School of Volos | - | - | - | - |
| Ειδικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ιδρύματος Αγωγής Ανηλίκων Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 9ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 28ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο & 35ο Νηπιαγωγείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 27ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| Σχολείο Δεύτερης Ευκαιρίας Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| Καρτάλειο Διδακτήριο | - | - | - | - |
| 19 Primary School of Volos | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο & 25ο Δημοτικά Σχολεία Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 21° Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 12th Primary School of Volos | - | - | - | - |
| 2° & 8ο Λύκειο & Εσπερινό Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΚΟ ΙΕΚ Γιάτσος | - | - | - | - |
| 1st Gymnasio Volou | - | - | - | - |
| 1st Geniko Lykeio Volou | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο-3ο Νηπιαγωγείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 7ο Λύκειο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Ειδικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Επαγγελματικό Λύκειο Βόλου | - | - | - | - |
| Θεωρία και Πράξη | - | - | - | - |
| Το σχολειο μας | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Volos
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Μοναχική Διακονία 87.5 | christian, orthodox | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Marconi 96.1 | greek folk, news talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Χρώμα 88.2 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ζημιά 96.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Volos Dee Jay 104.5 | electronic, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένα Βόλος | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Βόλος | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ορθόδοξη Μαρτυρία 104 | christian, orthodox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λάμψη 88.6 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blue Heart 105.1 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πήλιο 93.4 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένα 102.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 94.6 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Σφαίρα Θεσσαλίας 90.7 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Βέρα Βόλος | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 88 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Istiaia | hits | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μονή Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Ζημιά 94.5 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δειλινά 103 FM | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VolosRTV | internet radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| FORMedia 99.8 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HROMA - VOLOS 88.2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Melody Music | folk, greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nova 106 | acid, blues | MP3 | |
| Volos 98.6 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Volos 100.7 101.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kiss 98 | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Yolo 102.1 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Istiaia 100.4 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Volos RTV 87.9 | adult hits | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Volos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art House Paschalis | ||||
| Keramik -Museum | ||||
| Museum of Folk Art | ||||
| Rooftile and Brickworks Museum | ||||
| Volos City Museum | ||||
| Αθανασάκειο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Βυζαντινό Μουσείο | ||||
| Γιαννοπούλειο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Αλμυρού | ||||
| Εντομολογικό Mουσείο | ||||
| Ιστορικό και Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Πορταριάς | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Κίτσου Μακρή | ||||
| Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης | ||||
| Μουσείο Ελιάς | ||||
| Μουσείο Θεόφιλου (οικία Κοντού) | ||||
| Μουσείο Λιμναίου Πολιτισμού Κάρλας | ||||
| Μουσείο Μεταξουργείου Αφών Ετμεκτζόγλου | ||||
| Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας | ||||
| ΠΙνακοθήκη Χρυσούλας Ζιώγα | ||||
| Τοπικο Μουσειο |
Libraries in Volos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical library of Zagora | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Βιβλιοθήκη ΔΗ.Κ.Ι. Βόλου | 0.0 | |||||
| Βιβλιοθήκη Μηλεών ΨΥΧΗΣ ΑΚΟΣ | 0.0 | |||||
| Βιβλιοθήκη Νέας Ιωνίας | 0.0 | |||||
| ΛΑΪΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ | 0.0 | |||||
| Λαϊκή Βιβλιοθήκη 'Οι Τρεις Ιεράρχες' | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Volos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Αυτόνομη Αγορά Οικοπαραγωγών Βόλου |
Hotels in Volos
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Volos
73 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Volos
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Volos
7 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Volos
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Volos
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Volos
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Volos
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Volos
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Volos
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Volos
29 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Volos
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Volos
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Volos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Πλάστιγγα |
Stadiums & Teams in Volos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Volos
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Volos
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | VOL | Medium Airport |
| Skiathos Island National Airport | JSI | Medium Airport |
| Larissa Air Base | LRA | Small Airport |
| Molos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skotina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Terpsithea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Volos
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ACS | |
| SPEEDEX - ΒΟΛΟΣ | |
| Γενική Ταχυδρομική | |
| ΕΛ-ΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Volos
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Triada | |
| Agios Konstantinos | |
| Agios Nektarios | |
| Saint Apostolos the New Holy Orthodox Church Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Αποστόλου Του Νέου | |
| St Nicholas Church | |
| St. Tryphon | |
| Αγία Βαρβάρα & Άγιος Ιωάννης Δαμασκηνός | |
| Άγιος Αντώνιος | |
| Άγιος Γεράσιμος | |
| Άγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Άγιος Ελευθέριος | |
| ΑΓΙΟΣ ΠΑΝΤΕΛΕΗΜΟΝΑΣ | |
| Άγιος Στέφανος | |
| Άγιος Τριαντάφυλλος | |
| Αίθουσα της Βασιλείας του Θεού - Μάρτυρες του Ιεχωβά | |
| Άμωμος Σύλληψη (Conception) | |
| Ανάληψη | |
| Ευαγγελική Εκκλησία | |
| Ι.Ν. Αγίων Θεοδώρων | |
| Ισραηλιτική Συναγωγή |
Quick Facts
Around Volos
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Volos
50 places within 15 km
- • Amphanae
- • Lamiospito Tholos Tomb, Dimini
- • Lamiospito Tholos Tomb, Dimini
- • Temple of Apollo Pagasaios?
- • Αρχαίο Θέατρο Δημητριάδας
- + 6 more
- • Plakes beach
- • Αλυκές
- • Άναυρος
- • Καλαμιές
- • Καρνάγιο
- + 2 more
- • Κάστρο Παλαιών
- • Μονή Αγίας Τριάδας Γατζέας
- • Οχύρωση Λόφου Επισκοπής
- • Παλαιόκαστρο Λεχωνίων
- • Πύργος Αγίου Λαυρεντίου
- + 2 more
- • Αγριόλευκες
- • Αηδονάκι
- • Αλικόπετρα
- • Βελανιδιά
- • Γορίτσα
- + 16 more
- • Bunker
- • Bunker
- • Λόφος Επισκοπής
- • Πλατεία
🇬🇷 About Greece
Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Volos
What is the population of Volos?
Volos has a population of 86,048 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 8,049 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.
Is Volos expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,684, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Volos?
Volos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches.
How is the job market in Volos?
There are 312 business establishments in the area, including 54 restaurants and food service locations.