Location & Surroundings
Plátanos is a settlement in Crete, Greece, at 99 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moires, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Athens is about 345 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tympaki Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
Platanos is village in Heraklion, Greece — EL οικισμός της Ελλάδας.
It is located in Gortyn Municipality, Greece.
The population is about 201 (2021).
The elevation is around 95 metre.
Also known as: FR Plátanos (Héraklion)
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Basic Data
- Country Greece
- Located in Gortyn 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° 1' 24" N, 24° 55' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 99 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:34
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Platanos
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Platanos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 20.5 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
7.6 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 19.8 | 7.6 | 260 | 62 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 5.4 | 271 | 80 | 1,016.6 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 89 | 142.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 5.9 | 272 | 85 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.9 | 309 | 76 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 45 | 15.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.2 | 278 | 59 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 525.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 3.1 | 22 | 71 | 1,018.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 118.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 3.3 | 18 | 82 | 1,019.7 | 0.11 / 0.12 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 3.5 | 2 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 4 | 14.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.1 | 4.7 | 6 | 62 | 1,018.4 | 0.02 / 0.12 | 44 | 496.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 4.1 | 358 | 72 | 1,019.4 | 0.02 / 0.14 | 100 | 107.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 4.6 | 355 | 73 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 4.4 | 357 | 69 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 46 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.7 | 4.9 | 357 | 51 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 476.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Platanos?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 20.5 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Platanos today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Platanos?
Local time is 21:34. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Platanos?
Platanos is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Platanos?
DEM 99 m.
Where is Platanos located?
It is at 35.02332, 24.92386 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Platanos in?
It is in Greece.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Platanos (Gortyna)