Location & Surroundings
Ríza is a village in Crete, Greece with 40 inhabitants, at 500 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ierapetra, 18 km to the east. The national capital Athens is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Ρίζα
Basic Data
- 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' 46" N, 25° 32' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 500 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 40
- Pop. Density 84 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:54
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
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Ρίζα
Weather in Riza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 20.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 18.4 | 1.4 | 291 | 64 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.9 | 33 | 57 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.5 | 152 | 61 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 487.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 15 | 78 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 126.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.5 | 348 | 75 | 1,021.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 0.7 | 345 | 69 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 204 | 67 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 483.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.2 | 239 | 78 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 125.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 2.2 | 272 | 71 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 311 | 56 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 4.4 | 253 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 482.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 302 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.3 | 2.1 | 284 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riza?
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 20.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Riza today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 23m.
What is the local time in Riza?
Local time is 08:54. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Riza?
Riza is a populated place.
How many people live in Riza?
Population about 40.
What is the elevation of Riza?
DEM 500 m.
Where is Riza located?
It is at 35.02949, 25.54898 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riza in?
It is in Greece.