Location & Surroundings
Ākalē is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 2,563 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gebre Guracha, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Addis Ababa is 86 km to the south. The nearest airport is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 93 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
9° 45' 0" N, 38° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2563 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 513 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:44
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 11.7 | 0.7 | 53 | 86 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 0.8 | 95 | 76 | 1,019.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 53 | 124.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 3.9 | 55 | 50 | 1,013.6 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 28 | 937.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 3.7 | 82 | 58 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 176.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 1.6 | 71 | 67 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 0.4 | 114 | 64 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 117.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 1.6 | 51 | 65 | 1,014.5 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 52 | 737.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 1.8 | 83 | 72 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 91 | 180.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.9 | 1.9 | 100 | 76 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.0 | 360 | 65 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 130.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 286 | 55 | 1,013.3 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 51 | 860.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.0 | 1.5 | 128 | 88 | 1,018.9 | 2.55 / 4.05 | 74 | 128.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.4 | 0.8 | 114 | 88 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akale?
Now 11.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 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 Akale today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Akale?
Local time is 09:44. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akale?
Akale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akale?
DEM 2,563 m.
Where is Akale located?
It is at 9.75000, 38.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akale in?
It is in Ethiopia.