Location & Surroundings
Chitu is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 2,120 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waliso, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 100 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Tchitu · Cettu
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
8° 36' 34" N, 37° 55' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 2120 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,492 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:21
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chitu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 14.8 | 2.7 | 40 | 53 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.4 | 3.7 | 44 | 64 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 4.7 | 64 | 49 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 125.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 48 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 860.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 2.7 | 36 | 51 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 124.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 4.3 | 47 | 56 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 4.4 | 69 | 48 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 122.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 19 | 38 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 812.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.2 | 2.6 | 64 | 56 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 3.6 | 50 | 72 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 4.5 | 72 | 56 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 119 | 40 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 772.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.9 | 2.1 | 52 | 63 | 1,018.3 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 44 | 47.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitu?
Now 14.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 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 Chitu today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Chitu?
Local time is 06:21. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chitu?
Chitu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chitu?
DEM 2,120 m.
Where is Chitu located?
It is at 8.60937, 37.92274 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitu in?
It is in Ethiopia.