Location & Surroundings
Madra is a wadi in Afar, Ethiopia, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Assab, about 105 km to the northeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 515 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Assab International Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Madra is river in Ethiopia.
It is located in Afar Region, Ethiopia.
Basic Data
- Country Ethiopia
- Located in Afar Region
- Type wadi (WAD)
- a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 20' 54" N, 42° 2' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:51
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Madra
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Madra, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Temperature
36.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,006.7 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 36.5 | 1.1 | 288 | 25 | 1,006.7 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 5.5 | 122 | 30 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 118.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 2.6 | 136 | 48 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.4 | 3.0 | 145 | 39 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 142.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 1.4 | 125 | 19 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 842.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 4.0 | 131 | 25 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 1.7 | 142 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.6 | 193 | 32 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 142.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.5 | 0.6 | 30 | 17 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 842.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.2 | 4.7 | 108 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 131.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 1.8 | 151 | 38 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 0.9 | 167 | 25 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 142.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.9 | 1.8 | 97 | 13 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 847.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Madra?
Now 36.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 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 Madra today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Madra?
Local time is 01:51. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Madra?
Madra is a wadi.
What is the elevation of Madra?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Madra located?
It is at 12.34824, 42.04975 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Madra in?
It is in Ethiopia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry