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Location & Surroundings

Kos is a town in South Aegean, Greece with 19,244 inhabitants, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Turgutreis, 14 km to the north. The national capital Athens is about 335 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kos Airport, 21 km away.

Also known as: Κως · Kos Town · Kos Stadt · Кос · Póli Kos · Coo

Overview

Kos is city on the homonymous island in Aegean Sea, Greece — EL πόλη του ομώνυμου νησιού.

It is located in Kos Municipality, Greece.

The population is about 21,430 (2021).

It covers about 67 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 10 metre.

Also known as: DA Kos by

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Greece
  • Located in Kos Municipality
  • Area 67 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 53' 35" N, 27° 17' 16" E
  • Elevation DEM: 10 m
  • Timezone Europe/Athens
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 19,244
  • Pop. Density 3,205 p/km²
  • Built-up 29.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +30

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Subdivisions

Alternate Names

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Κως
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Kos Town
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Kos Stadt
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Кос
Póli Kos
Coo

Weather in Kos

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 25.8 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.

Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
7.2 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 25.8 7.2 315 59 1,015.2 - / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
6h 23.5 6.7 329 67 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 261.2 n/a
12h 22.8 5.3 341 62 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 45 0.0 n/a
18h 22.9 4.4 331 52 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 7 48.8 n/a
Tomorrow 24.8 6.0 301 50 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 95 709.1 n/a
30h 23.2 6.1 340 67 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 93 236.2 n/a
36h 23.4 3.2 321 58 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
42h 24.0 3.9 350 56 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 7 44.9 n/a
Wednesday 25.9 5.1 300 53 1,011.3 0.04 / 0.04 79 693.1 n/a
54h 22.2 3.3 326 69 1,011.4 0.65 / 0.68 12 148.6 n/a
60h 22.2 1.9 319 71 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.01 93 0.0 n/a
66h 22.7 2.7 331 66 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 50.0 n/a
Thursday 24.1 6.0 300 62 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 689.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kos?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 25.8 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kos today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Kos?
Local time is 01:20. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kos?
Kos is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kos?
Population about 19,244.
What is the elevation of Kos?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Kos located?
It is at 36.89295, 27.28768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kos in?
It is in Greece.

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Sources

Last updated 2019-02-01
geonames https://www.geonames.org/259245