Location & Surroundings
Mechena is a locality in Amhara, Ethiopia, at 2,184 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lalibela, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 330 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lalibela Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Monte Mechena · Monte Mekena
Overview
Mechena is mountain in Ethiopia.
It is located in Ethiopia.
Basic Data
- Country Ethiopia
- Type mountains (MTS)
- a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 58' 0" N, 39° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2184 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:18
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mechena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mechena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 W/m2.
Temperature
11.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 11.3 | 2.7 | 97 | 46 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.3 | 147 | 35 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 325 | 29 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 866.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 4.2 | 93 | 44 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 141.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.2 | 2.7 | 95 | 46 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.0 | 111 | 35 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 127.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 350 | 25 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 866.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 4.1 | 97 | 43 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 148.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.8 | 3.0 | 96 | 45 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 0.7 | 100 | 29 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 321 | 24 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 876.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.6 | 3.9 | 97 | 48 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 152.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.0 | 2.8 | 94 | 49 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mechena?
Now 11.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 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 Mechena today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Mechena?
Local time is 10:18. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mechena?
Mechena is a mountains.
What is the elevation of Mechena?
DEM 2,184 m.
Where is Mechena located?
It is at 11.96667, 39.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mechena in?
It is in Ethiopia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry