Location & Surroundings
Faras is an intermittent stream in Tigray, Ethiopia, at 2,048 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Intich'o, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 575 km to the south. The nearest airport is Axum Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Faras-Mai
Overview
Faras is river in Ethiopia.
It is located in Tigray Region, Ethiopia.
The elevation is around 2,048 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Ethiopia
- Located in Tigray Region
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 12' 0" N, 39° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2048 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 448 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:31
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Faras
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faras, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 25.4 | 2.6 | 106 | 38 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 2.3 | 312 | 53 | 1,017.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 91 | 65.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 0.9 | 102 | 67 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 108 | 39 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 3.1 | 123 | 40 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 565.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faras?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Faras today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Faras?
Local time is 20:31. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Faras?
Faras is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Faras?
DEM 2,048 m.
Where is Faras located?
It is at 14.20000, 39.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faras in?
It is in Ethiopia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry