The most detailed information about the water temperature in Plakias in Cretan Sea (Crete, Greece). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Plakias for a week.
Water temperature in Plakias right now
data updated 23 minutes ago61°F
yesterday: 61°F
a week ago: 63°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Plakias is 61.2°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 68°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 60°F. Water temperature range in Plakias in March is from 59 to 64 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Plakias will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 62°F.
Table of water temperature values in Plakias
Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
Mar 21 | 16.9°C | 16.0°C | |
Mar 22 | 17.2°C | 16.3°C | |
Mar 23 | 17.1°C | 16.3°C | |
Mar 24 | 16.7°C | 16.3°C | |
Mar 25 | 16.7°C | 16.3°C | |
Mar 26 | 16.7°C | 16.5°C | |
Mar 27 | 16.5°C | 16.0°C | |
Mar 28 | 16.2°C | 15.8°C | |
Mar 29 | 16.3°C | 16.7°C | |
Mar 30 | 16.0°C | 16.4°C | |
Mar 31 | 16.0°C | 16.4°C | |
Apr 1 | 16.0°C | 16.4°C | |
Apr 2 | 16.0°C | 16.4°C | |
Apr 3 | 16.3°C | 16.7°C | |
Apr 4 | 16.0°C | 16.4°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in Greece.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Plakias
Water temperature in Plakias by month
Plakias located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 35 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in May, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Plakias there are 192 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In November. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Plakias is 69°F, by the seasons: in winter 62°F, in spring 63°F, in summer 76°F, in autumn 73°F. Minimum water temperature (59°F) in Plakias it happens in February, maximum (81°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Plakias changes in each specific month:
Plakias: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water* | Distance** |
Kalipso | 61°C | 1km |
Ammoudi | 61°C | 2km |
Damnoni | 61°C | 2km |
Schinaria | 62°C | 3km |
Preveli Beach | 61°C | 8km |
Korakas | 61°C | 8km |
Agia Fotini | 61°C | 11km |
Paralia Ligres | 61°C | 13km |
Triopetra | 61°C | 15km |
Frangokastello | 61°C | 16km |
Agios Pavlos | 62°C | 18km |
Petres | 61°C | 19km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in Greece recorded in Kolymbia, its value is 63°F. Lowest - in Alexandroupoli, there water temperature now 55°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 59°F.
Water temperature data in Plakias and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 44 kilometers. This is Chania International (CHQ) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Plakias: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Plakias
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