Location & Surroundings
Mákrai is a settlement in Crete, Greece, at 466 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moires, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Athens is about 335 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tympaki Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Mákres · Mákrais
Overview
Makres, Heraklion is human settlement in Greece — EL οικισμός της Ελλάδας.
It is located in Faistos Municipality, Greece.
The population is about 134 (2021).
Also known as: EL Μάκραι Ηρακλείου
Basic Data
- Country Greece
- Located in Faistos 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° 6' 28" N, 24° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 466 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 36 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:20
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 19:14
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makrai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makrai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 22.0 | 2.4 | 244 | 44 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 346 | 58 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 234.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.4 | 194 | 62 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 0.4 | 115 | 54 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 33.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.5 | 201 | 48 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 598.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 340 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 57 | 168.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 319 | 74 | 1,014.4 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 1 | 64 | 1,014.6 | 0.76 / 0.86 | 96 | 18.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 5 | 55 | 1,014.3 | 0.77 / 1.62 | 39 | 603.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.0 | 346 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 35 | 204.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 3.2 | 339 | 79 | 1,016.6 | 0.07 / 1.02 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 4.2 | 350 | 75 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 41 | 25.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 5.9 | 347 | 57 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 36 | 524.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makrai?
Now 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Makrai today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 19:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Makrai?
Local time is 21:20. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Makrai?
Makrai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makrai?
DEM 466 m.
Where is Makrai located?
It is at 35.10783, 24.93347 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makrai in?
It is in Greece.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry