Location & Surroundings
Ābel is a settlement in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia, at 2,215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yirga Ch'efe, 9 km to the north. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 335 km to the north. The nearest airport is Arba Minch Airport, 68 km away.
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
6° 5' 0" N, 38° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2215 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,155 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:58
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Abel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 12.0 | 1.7 | 87 | 74 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.5 | 206 | 50 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 138.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 310 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 78 | 761.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 2.3 | 111 | 67 | 1,017.0 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 75 | 79.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 1.7 | 99 | 69 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 0.4 | 123 | 49 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 335 | 53 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 584.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 3.0 | 115 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.05 / 0.10 | 72 | 60.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.9 | 1.4 | 101 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 89 | 54 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 148 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 67 | 488.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 2.8 | 112 | 80 | 1,017.2 | 0.30 / 0.72 | 83 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.8 | 1.8 | 99 | 90 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abel?
Now 12.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 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 Abel today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Abel?
Local time is 11:58. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Abel?
Abel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abel?
DEM 2,215 m.
Where is Abel located?
It is at 6.08333, 38.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abel in?
It is in Ethiopia.