Location & Surroundings

Bur is an intermittent stream in Afar, Ethiopia, at 533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Assab, 82 km to the northeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 540 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Assab International Airport, 80 km away.

Overview

Bur is river in Ethiopia.

It is located in Afar Region, Ethiopia.

The elevation is around 533 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Ethiopia
  • Located in Afar Region
  • Type intermittent stream (STMI)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 31' 26" N, 42° 10' 9" E
  • Elevation DEM: 533 m
  • Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Birr (ETB)
  • Phone Prefix +251

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in Bur

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.

Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
5.1 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 28.2 5.1 141 32 1,015.8 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 33.9 6.7 108 18 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 2 816.6 n/a
12h 27.2 5.5 124 38 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 119.9 n/a
18h 23.4 4.1 133 60 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 39 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 27.7 5.7 144 37 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 136.6 n/a
30h 33.7 7.7 109 19 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 816.2 n/a
36h 27.1 4.7 119 29 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 119.9 n/a
42h 22.8 5.8 127 57 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Friday 27.3 7.1 133 50 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 135.8 n/a
54h 33.4 6.6 112 29 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 803.4 n/a
60h 26.5 6.9 122 54 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 116.5 n/a
66h 23.6 6.3 124 73 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Saturday 27.4 8.4 131 50 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 132.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bur?
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 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 Bur today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Bur?
Local time is 17:05. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bur?
Bur is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Bur?
DEM 533 m.
Where is Bur located?
It is at 12.52385, 42.16907 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bur in?
It is in Ethiopia.

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Sources

Last updated 2012-07-05
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8333415

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