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Zarós, Greece
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,205
Population
19/sq mi density
1,096 ft
Elevation
334 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, unemployment
Zarós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 116.1 sq mi (300.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1303°N, 24.9041°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | — | 148 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 148 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 115 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 148 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 148 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Zarós has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.0").