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Platanias

EL Plataniás

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Location & Surroundings

Plataniás is a settlement in Crete, Greece, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mournies, 10 km to the east. The national capital Athens is about 275 km to the north. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 22 km away.

Also known as: Plataniás (Chania)

Overview

Platanias is village in Chania, Greece — EL οικισμός της Ελλάδας.

It is located in Platanias Municipality, Greece.

The population is about 953 (2021).

The elevation is around 5 metre.

Also known as: ES Πλατανιάς Χανίων, Πλατανιάς, Plataniás Chaníon, Plataniás, Platanias La Canea, Platanias de La Canea, Platanias de Chania

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Basic Data

  • Country Greece
  • Located in Platanias Municipality
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 31' 2" N, 23° 54' 32" E
  • Elevation DEM: 10 m
  • Timezone Europe/Athens
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 702 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.3%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +30

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Alternate Names

Plataniás (Chania)

Weather in Platanias

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

Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.

Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 16.2 1.7 196 54 1,022.0 - / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
6h 18.4 1.6 171 47 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 31.7 n/a
12h 21.4 2.6 322 51 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 662.9 n/a
18h 18.4 1.6 232 68 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 230.7 n/a
Tomorrow 17.3 2.1 200 65 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 18.7 1.6 206 52 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 30.9 n/a
36h 22.1 3.5 297 51 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 650.1 n/a
42h 18.7 1.6 212 68 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 222.4 n/a
Saturday 17.8 1.8 204 70 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
54h 18.9 1.8 213 65 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 19.8 n/a
60h 21.9 3.1 303 64 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 67 582.8 n/a
66h 19.1 0.9 216 74 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 185.1 n/a
Sunday 17.9 2.5 240 78 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Platanias?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Platanias today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Platanias?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Platanias?
Platanias is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Platanias?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Platanias located?
It is at 35.51721, 23.90891 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Platanias in?
It is in Greece.

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Last updated 2016-01-05
geonames https://www.geonames.org/255063

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