Location & Surroundings
Galatás is a settlement in Crete, Greece, at 384 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Irakleion, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Athens is about 340 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Γαλατάς · Galatá
Overview
Galatas is human settlement in Heraklion, Greece — EL οικισμός της Ελλάδας.
It is located in Minoa Pediada Municipality, Greece.
The population is about 62 (2021).
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Basic Data
- Country Greece
- Located in Minoa Pediada Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 10' 55" N, 25° 14' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 384 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 147 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:28
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 19:29
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Γαλατάς
Weather in Galatas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galatas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.8 | 34 | 71 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 23 | 78 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 15 | 72 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 3.9 | 12 | 50 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 705.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 2.1 | 6 | 72 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 264.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 354 | 63 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 3.1 | 357 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 5.5 | 345 | 46 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 690.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 3.9 | 356 | 61 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 242.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 3.2 | 349 | 67 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 2.5 | 325 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 100 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 323 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 3.69 / 4.52 | 100 | 149.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 5.6 | 344 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 96 | 136.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galatas?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 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 Galatas today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 19:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Galatas?
Local time is 04:28. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Galatas?
Galatas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galatas?
DEM 384 m.
Where is Galatas located?
It is at 35.18208, 25.24738 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galatas in?
It is in Greece.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Galatas (Minoa Pediada)