Location & Surroundings
Battle Simis is a historical site in Crete, Greece, at 742 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ierapetra, 24 km to the east. The national capital Athens is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 43 km away.
Basic Data
- Type historical site (HSTS)
- a place of historical importance
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 2' 38" N, 25° 29' 12" E
- Elevation 742 m (DEM: 775 m)
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:20
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other historical sites nearby
Nearby
Weather in Battle Simis
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Battle Simis, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 18.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 16.6 | 3.3 | 259 | 82 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 4.3 | 247 | 70 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 464.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 3.1 | 239 | 74 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 2.7 | 230 | 67 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 2.6 | 211 | 73 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 3.5 | 218 | 59 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 427.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 2.3 | 223 | 70 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 110.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.8 | 235 | 64 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.8 | 1.3 | 236 | 68 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 2.8 | 236 | 56 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 460.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 2.1 | 255 | 61 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 2.1 | 299 | 52 | 1,021.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.6 | 0.9 | 68 | 56 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 11.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Battle Simis?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 18.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 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 Battle Simis today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Battle Simis?
Local time is 15:20. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Battle Simis?
Battle Simis is a historical site.
What is the elevation of Battle Simis?
Elevation about 742 m. DEM 775 m.
Where is Battle Simis located?
It is at 35.04397, 25.48655 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Battle Simis in?
It is in Greece.