Location & Surroundings
Fafem is a settlement in Somali, Ethiopia, at 1,447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jijiga, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 425 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jijiga Wilwal International Airport, 36 km away.
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
9° 14' 24" N, 42° 35' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1447 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15,165 p/km²
- Built-up 18.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:28
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Fafem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fafem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 14.9 | 2.6 | 17 | 28 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 3.4 | 44 | 27 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 166.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 6.6 | 59 | 19 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 891.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 5.1 | 25 | 46 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 137.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 2.4 | 13 | 37 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 79 | 24 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 164.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 5.9 | 51 | 17 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 896.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 5.9 | 33 | 41 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 136.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.1 | 2.3 | 17 | 41 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.4 | 56 | 26 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 162.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 5.7 | 72 | 16 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 896.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 5.3 | 36 | 50 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 135.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.1 | 2.1 | 20 | 46 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fafem?
Now 14.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 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 Fafem today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Fafem?
Local time is 13:28. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Fafem?
Fafem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fafem?
DEM 1,447 m.
Where is Fafem located?
It is at 9.24000, 42.59806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fafem in?
It is in Ethiopia.