Location & Surroundings
Pláka is a rock in Crete, Greece, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mournies, 33 km to the east. The national capital Athens is about 275 km to the north. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 45 km away.
Also known as: Πλάκα
Basic Data
- Type rock (RK)
- a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 30' 4" N, 23° 39' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 136 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:38
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 11 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Πλάκα
Weather in Plaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Plaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 17.8 | 1.1 | 72 | 66 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 63 | 66 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 110 | 56 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 2.5 | 16 | 51 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 589.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.6 | 90 | 63 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 193.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 179 | 61 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.3 | 130 | 53 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 2.4 | 256 | 56 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 582.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 2.3 | 183 | 69 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 185.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 3.0 | 182 | 64 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 4.4 | 170 | 60 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 5.0 | 190 | 49 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 569.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.7 | 4.8 | 173 | 59 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 180.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plaka?
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Plaka today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Plaka?
Local time is 05:38. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Plaka?
Plaka is a rock.
What is the elevation of Plaka?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Plaka located?
It is at 35.50105, 23.65022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plaka in?
It is in Greece.