Location & Surroundings

Nisí Kos is an island in South Aegean, Greece with 37,089 inhabitants, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kos, 14 km to the east. The national capital Athens is about 325 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kos Airport, 8 km away.

Also known as: Κως · Νησί Κως · Νήσος Κως · Kos · Cos · İstanköy

Overview

Kos is Greek island — EL νησί της Ελλάδας στα Δωδεκάνησα.

It is located in Kos Municipality, Dodecanese, Greece.

The population is about 33,387.

It covers about 290 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 846 metre.

Also known as: Cos

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Locator map

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Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Greece
  • Located in Kos Municipality
  • Area 290 square kilometre
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 50' 40" N, 27° 8' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 56 m
  • Timezone Europe/Athens
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 37,089
  • Pop. Density 80 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +30

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

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Κως
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Νησί Κως
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Nisí Kos
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Νήσος Κως
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Kos
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Cos
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İstanköy
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İstanköy Adası
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Isola di Coo
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Coo
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コス島
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Cós
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Кос
Nísos Kos
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Stanchio
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קוס

Weather in Kos Island

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

Now 23.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 23.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.

Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 23.8 1.6 266 64 1,012.4 - / 0.00 49 0.0 n/a
6h 23.0 3.4 338 68 1,011.7 0.28 / 0.28 6 165.1 n/a
12h 22.8 2.3 358 67 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 22.6 3.7 357 67 1,011.0 0.03 / 0.03 98 36.9 n/a
Tomorrow 23.9 6.0 314 65 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 655.9 n/a
30h 23.1 5.9 328 69 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 245.8 n/a
36h 22.8 4.5 337 70 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 22.5 5.9 343 65 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 51.7 n/a
Friday 24.1 7.3 310 60 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 714.5 n/a
54h 23.4 8.4 324 69 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 85 253.8 n/a
60h 23.1 5.6 321 70 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
66h 23.0 5.2 338 64 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 76 48.5 n/a
Saturday 24.5 5.1 313 63 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 679.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kos Island?
Now 23.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 23.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Island today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kos Island?
Local time is 02:22. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kos Island?
Kos Island is a island.
How many people live in Kos Island?
Population about 37,089.
What is the elevation of Kos Island?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Kos Island located?
It is at 36.84452, 27.14665 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kos Island in?
It is in Greece.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-04-06
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