Location & Surroundings
Kefála is a peak in Crete, Greece, at 658 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rethymno, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Athens is about 310 km to the north. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Κεφάλα
Overview
Kefala is mountain of Rethymno, Greece.
It is located in Rethymno Municipality, Greece.
Basic Data
- Country Greece
- Located in Rethymno Municipality
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 14' 47" N, 24° 21' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 658 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:12
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Other peaks nearby
Alternate Names
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Kefála
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Κεφάλα
Weather in Kefala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kefala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.34 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 | 19.5 | 1.3 | 333 | 69 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 185 | 77 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 2.2 | 209 | 74 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 4.0 | 201 | 65 | 1,014.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 92 | 338.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 4.1 | 212 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.24 / 0.34 | 100 | 146.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 2.3 | 232 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 3.47 / 3.81 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.7 | 4.0 | 354 | 88 | 1,008.8 | 2.97 / 6.78 | 99 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 6.6 | 351 | 88 | 1,010.3 | 0.89 / 7.67 | 99 | 68.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.7 | 10.4 | 358 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 7.37 | 99 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 10.1 | 360 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 5.38 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 11.1 | 6 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 1.86 / 7.24 | 99 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 8.4 | 3 | 83 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 4.62 | 100 | 35.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.4 | 7.3 | 360 | 81 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 75 | 15.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kefala?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kefala today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Kefala?
Local time is 03:12. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kefala?
Kefala is a peak.
What is the elevation of Kefala?
DEM 658 m.
Where is Kefala located?
It is at 35.24649, 24.36062 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kefala in?
It is in Greece.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry