Location & Surroundings
Derek is a stream in Amhara, Ethiopia, at 2,758 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Debre Birhan, 5 km to the north. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: Beressa · Berēsa Shet’
Overview
Derek is river in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
It is located in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
The elevation is around 2,758 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Ethiopia
- Located in Amhara Region
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 38' 27" N, 39° 32' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 2758 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:33
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Derek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Derek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
5.0 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
47 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 21.7 | 5.0 | 76 | 32 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 3.1 | 91 | 55 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 142.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.1 | 2.0 | 103 | 88 | 1,018.3 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 3.1 | 83 | 50 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 24 | 133.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 5.5 | 81 | 41 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 63 | 682.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 2.9 | 96 | 66 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 105.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.5 | 1.3 | 91 | 89 | 1,019.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 2.6 | 73 | 60 | 1,019.7 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 16 | 139.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 5.9 | 78 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 35 | 704.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.5 | 2.0 | 86 | 84 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 26 | 141.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.8 | 1.5 | 87 | 85 | 1,019.1 | 0.37 / 0.38 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 3.3 | 82 | 62 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 31 | 136.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.8 | 5.5 | 83 | 47 | 1,014.1 | 0.13 / 0.30 | 67 | 643.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Derek?
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Derek today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Derek?
Local time is 01:33. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Derek?
Derek is a stream.
What is the elevation of Derek?
DEM 2,758 m.
Where is Derek located?
It is at 9.64082, 39.54608 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Derek in?
It is in Ethiopia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry