Location & Surroundings
Mechara is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 1,994 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gebre Guracha, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 110 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mekane Selam Airport, 84 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
10° 0' 0" N, 38° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1994 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 128 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:39
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mechara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mechara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
3.0 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 20.6 | 3.0 | 46 | 43 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 1.9 | 127 | 32 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 787.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 2.4 | 140 | 50 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 2.1 | 133 | 56 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 3.1 | 57 | 39 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.7 | 10 | 17 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 929.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 2.6 | 133 | 49 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 178.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.7 | 139 | 63 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.2 | 2.6 | 49 | 45 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 2.8 | 358 | 21 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 915.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 110 | 42 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 172.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 1.7 | 131 | 51 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.9 | 2.5 | 56 | 40 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 127.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mechara?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 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 Mechara today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Mechara?
Local time is 16:39. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mechara?
Mechara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mechara?
DEM 1,994 m.
Where is Mechara located?
It is at 10.00000, 38.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mechara in?
It is in Ethiopia.