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Weather & Climate in Karpathos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karpathos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 69.1 sq mi (178.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5070°N, 27.2132°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,830 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 15, 2008 | 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece | M6.4 | 67 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece | M6.2 | 125 km | 64 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 49 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.2 | 62 km | 88 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M6.2 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 50 km | 20 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 42 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 62 km | 60 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 36 km | 76 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 118 km | 30 km |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.8 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Apr 30, 1992 | 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.8 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 63 km SE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.7 | 86 km | 50 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece | M5.6 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 69 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 121 km | 75 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 72 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2002 | 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 43 km SSW of Fry, Greece | M5.4 | 65 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 16 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 4,000 | 60 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 120 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in |
Karpathos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").