Location & Surroundings
Faw is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 1,766 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shambu, 45 km to the north. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 190 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nekemte Airport, 49 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° 10' 0" N, 37° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1766 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 478 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:48
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Faw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.1 | 199 | 39 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.5 | 1.3 | 35 | 71 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 171.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 1.2 | 81 | 74 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 140 | 56 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 116.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.1 | 201 | 40 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 862.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 1.2 | 25 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 158.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 1.2 | 73 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 136 | 52 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 116.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 1.5 | 226 | 38 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 864.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 1.5 | 17 | 70 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 155.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 71 | 74 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 155 | 56 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 115.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 1.2 | 230 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 825.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faw?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 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 Faw today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Faw?
Local time is 22:48. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Faw?
Faw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Faw?
DEM 1,766 m.
Where is Faw located?
It is at 9.16667, 37.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faw in?
It is in Ethiopia.