Location & Surroundings
Dera is a settlement in Afar, Ethiopia, at 1,480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wik'ro, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 565 km to the south. The nearest airport is Alula Aba Nega Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: Darā
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
13° 58' 59" N, 39° 49' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1480 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:10
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.4 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 19.3 | 2.7 | 132 | 41 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 5.3 | 115 | 32 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 831.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 2.0 | 134 | 43 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 173 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 2.9 | 137 | 36 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 5.3 | 115 | 30 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 835.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 170 | 31 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 200 | 38 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 2.2 | 123 | 35 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 5.3 | 112 | 34 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 821.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 130 | 53 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 132.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 187 | 63 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 2.3 | 112 | 51 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dera?
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.4 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 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 Dera today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Dera?
Local time is 21:10. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Dera?
Dera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dera?
DEM 1,480 m.
Where is Dera located?
It is at 13.98318, 39.83257 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dera in?
It is in Ethiopia.