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Áyiai Paraskiaí, Greece

Crete · Greece

Áyiai Paraskiaí is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 864. Elevation: 1,198 ft (365 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
864 Population 21/sq mi density
1,198 ft Elevation 365 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income

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About Áyiai Paraskiaí

Áyiai Paraskiaí

Archanes is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Archanes-Asterousia, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 31.516 km2 (12.168 sq mi). Population 5,064 (2021). It is also the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan settlement in central Crete. The discovery of ancient roads leading from Archanes to Juktas, Anemospilia, Xeri Kara and Vathypetro indicate that Archanes was an important hub in the region during Minoan times. Archaeological evidence indicates that ancient Archanes spread out over the same area as the modern town of Archanes.

People

Population864
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Population864
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Coordinates35.2094°, 25.2047°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Áyiai Paraskiaí

Áyiai Paraskiaí is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 864. The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet (365 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Áyiai Paraskiaí is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Áyiai Paraskiaí vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Áyiai Paraskiaí

Áyiai Paraskiaí has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15.3° 94.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.3° 72.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 47.8
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.1° 23.7
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15.7° / 23.8° 12.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 0.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 1.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.3° 11.2
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.1° 55.4
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 63.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.9° 96.2
Áyiai Paraskiaí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Area42.1 sq mi (109.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates35.2094°N, 25.2047°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,915 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 123 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 119 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 143 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 92 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 100 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 58 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 133 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 147 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 96 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 133 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 117 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 32 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 110 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 112 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 52 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 136 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 119 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 110 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 116 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m 134 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 134 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 123 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 119 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 119 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 89 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 92 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 114 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 90 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 42 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 134 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 134 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in

Áyiai Paraskiaí has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Áyiai Paraskiaí

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 MP3 128 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
KRITIKOS 88.7 MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
Best Radio 94.7 FM MP3 160 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIRES 97.1 MP3 128 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
DRS 95.3 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Áyiai Paraskiaí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Christian Art Museum
Folk Museum of Ano Asites
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas
Historical Museum of Crete
History and folklore Museum
Maritime Collection
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum of Olive Tree & Oil Striligkas
Museum of Rural Life
National resistance museum - Municipality of Viannos
Natural History Museum of Crete
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
λαογραφικό μουσείο
Μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Libraries in Áyiai Paraskiaí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of the University Of Crete0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη ΕΛΜΕΠΑ0.0
Βικελαία Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Βικελαία Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Áyiai Paraskiaí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local Market (Sa)
Open Street Market Area
Λαϊκή Αγορά

Cafes in Áyiai Paraskiaí

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Kampaéti

Castles in Áyiai Paraskiaí

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Meleses
Fortress of Tholoi

Gas Stations in Áyiai Paraskiaí

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
EKO
GR #1152780870
GR #1912881294
GR #2819405252
REVOIL
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Breweries in Áyiai Paraskiaí

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Áyiai Paraskiaí

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Áyiai Paraskiaí

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Tympaki Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Áyiai Paraskiaí

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agia Marina
Agios Georgios Vourvoulitis
Church
Evangelismos tis Theotokou
Metamorfosis Sotiros
Michaelis Archangelos
Monastery Agarathos
Panagia Faneromeni
Panayia Spiliotissa
Spiliotissa Monastery
St. John
Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
388 m (1,273 ft)
Postal Code
70100
Website
archanes-asterousia.gr/

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Áyiai Paraskiaí

What is the population of Áyiai Paraskiaí?

Áyiai Paraskiaí has a population of 864 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 42.1 square miles.

Is Áyiai Paraskiaí expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Áyiai Paraskiaí?

Áyiai Paraskiaí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Áyiai Paraskiaí?

There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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