Location & Surroundings
Dau is an intermittent stream in Afar, Ethiopia, at 318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tadjoura, 98 km to the southeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 520 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Assab International Airport, about 100 km away.
Overview
Dau is river in Ethiopia.
It is located in Afar Region, Ethiopia.
The elevation is around 318 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Ethiopia
- Located in Afar Region
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 18' 14" N, 42° 9' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 318 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
- Local time 14:29
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 38.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 1.9 | 127 | 30 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 2.0 | 135 | 19 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.2 | 4.6 | 78 | 12 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 851.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 2.7 | 128 | 18 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 133.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 1.3 | 145 | 25 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 0.9 | 198 | 20 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 144.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.5 | 1.0 | 264 | 12 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 851.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 3.8 | 117 | 30 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 131.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 1.3 | 141 | 45 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 1.6 | 176 | 37 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.4 | 0.9 | 123 | 17 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 836.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 3.8 | 121 | 32 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.5 | 1.8 | 147 | 45 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dau?
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 38.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 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 Dau today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Dau?
Local time is 14:29. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Dau?
Dau is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Dau?
DEM 318 m.
Where is Dau located?
It is at 12.30375, 42.15181 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dau in?
It is in Ethiopia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry