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Weather & Climate in Ródos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ródos 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 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4356°N, 28.2220°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,862 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece | M6.4 | 78 km | 52 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M6.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 59 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 85 km | 30 km |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.8 | 122 km | 28 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 32 km | 72 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.7 | 99 km | 50 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 63 km SE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 56 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 69 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 18 km | 75 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 72 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 35 km | 63 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | - | 130 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 3 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 52 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 91 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 43 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 115 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 70 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 96 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in |
Ródos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").