Location & Surroundings

Hydra is an island in Attica, Greece with 1,900 inhabitants, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aegina, 47 km to the north. The national capital Athens is 78 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Spetsai Airport, 17 km away.

Also known as: Ύδρα · Ýdra · Νησί Υδρα · Nisí Ýdra · Nísos Ídhra · Νήσος Ύδρα

Overview

Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece — EL νησί του Σαρωνικού.

It is located in Hydra municipality, Greece.

The population is about 1,966 (2011).

It covers about 50 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 593 metre.

Also known as: Hydra Island

Media

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Locator map

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Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Greece
  • Located in Hydra municipality
  • Area 50 square kilometre
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 19' 28" N, 23° 26' 24" E
  • Elevation DEM: 290 m
  • Timezone Europe/Athens
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,900
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +30

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

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Ύδρα
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Ýdra
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Νησί Υδρα
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Nísos Ydréa
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Hydrea

Weather in Hydra Island

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

Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 10.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 20.8 C, max wind 12.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.

Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
10.9 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 19.7 10.9 206 78 1,015.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 19.8 10.2 204 75 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 4.9 n/a
12h 20.8 12.5 198 66 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 277.9 n/a
18h 20.1 12.6 200 76 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 70 50.5 n/a
Tomorrow 19.5 8.7 208 79 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 29 0.0 n/a
30h 19.2 5.1 232 77 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 6.3 n/a
36h 21.0 3.1 210 72 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 50 439.9 n/a
42h 20.4 3.3 269 78 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 123.3 n/a
Sunday 19.4 4.1 6 78 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 17.8 5.8 17 79 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 6 5.9 n/a
60h 18.1 5.4 33 73 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 70 422.8 n/a
66h 17.6 4.9 33 73 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 81 104.7 n/a
Monday 16.7 2.1 16 74 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 63 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hydra Island?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 10.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 20.8 C, max wind 12.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 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 Hydra Island today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 18m.
What is the local time in Hydra Island?
Local time is 12:37. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hydra Island?
Hydra Island is a island.
How many people live in Hydra Island?
Population about 1,900.
What is the elevation of Hydra Island?
DEM 290 m.
Where is Hydra Island located?
It is at 37.32453, 23.44002 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hydra Island in?
It is in Greece.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2025-04-06
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