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Weather & Climate in Kímolos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kímolos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7937°N, 24.5758°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,334 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 133 km | 66 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 138 km | 76 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 33 km | 97 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 78 km | 80 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 83 km | 107 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 21 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.3 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece | M5.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1992 | 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece | M5.2 | 16 km | 14 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M5.2 | 93 km | 29 km |
| Feb 9, 2025 | 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Kolympári, Greece | M5.1 | 139 km | 66 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 28 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 15 km NE of Oía, Greece | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 28 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 21 km SSW of Géfyra, Greece | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 28 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 27 km ESE of Íos, Greece | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 22 km S of Géfyra, Greece | M5.0 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 29 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | — | 86 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 85 km |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 124 km |
| 1956 | AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 85 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 16 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 85 km |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Kímolos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").