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Weather & Climate in Órmos Korthíou, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Órmos Korthíou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 39.7 sq mi (102.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7737°N, 24.9504°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,062 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 141 km | 97 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 110 km | 107 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 21 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.3 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Mar 20, 1992 | 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece | M5.2 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Feb 9, 2025 | 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 28 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 28 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 15 km NE of Oía, Greece | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 28 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 27 km ESE of Íos, Greece | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 20 km SSW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 29 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 29 km NE of Firá, Greece | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 26 km NE of Oía, Greece | M4.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 24 km NE of Firá, Greece | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 138 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 128 km |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 143 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Órmos Korthíou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").