Location & Surroundings
Ákra Kástellos is a point in Crete, Greece, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rethymno, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Athens is about 315 km to the north. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Άκρα Κάστελλος · Ákra Kástelos
Overview
Cape Kastellos is promontory in Agios Vasileios municipality, Rethymno, Greece.
It is located in Agios Vasileios municipality, Greece.
Basic Data
- Country Greece
- Located in Agios Vasileios municipality
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 10' 59" N, 24° 18' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:46
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 19:12
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Ákra Kástellos
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Άκρα Κάστελλος
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Ákra Kástelos
Weather in Akra Kastellos
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akra Kastellos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 7.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 20.6 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
7.9 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 18.8 | 7.9 | 3 | 72 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 9.6 | 9 | 56 | 1,018.7 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 4 | 582.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 6.9 | 9 | 62 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 258.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 5.2 | 1 | 60 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 7.3 | 6 | 57 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 7.9 | 3 | 62 | 1,019.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 42 | 649.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 8.3 | 9 | 71 | 1,021.0 | 0.93 / 1.26 | 33 | 166.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 6.5 | 2 | 75 | 1,020.0 | 0.17 / 1.42 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.2 | 5.6 | 359 | 77 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 79 | 20.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 6.0 | 352 | 75 | 1,018.9 | 1.50 / 2.66 | 77 | 286.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 7.6 | 353 | 84 | 1,018.2 | 2.78 / 5.43 | 83 | 100.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 7.8 | 352 | 76 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 4.76 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.9 | 6.1 | 359 | 82 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 4.76 | 86 | 9.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akra Kastellos?
Now 18.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 7.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 20.6 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 Akra Kastellos today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 19:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Akra Kastellos?
Local time is 19:46. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akra Kastellos?
Akra Kastellos is a point.
What is the elevation of Akra Kastellos?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Akra Kastellos located?
It is at 35.18314, 24.30284 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akra Kastellos in?
It is in Greece.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry