Location & Surroundings
Melkē is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 1,888 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fiche, 27 km to the north. The national capital Addis Ababa is 61 km to the south. The nearest airport is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 67 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° 34' 0" N, 38° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1888 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 330 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:03
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Melke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 85 | 86 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 2.6 | 80 | 52 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 126.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 3.5 | 44 | 39 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 906.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.5 | 2.6 | 106 | 51 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 198.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.1 | 2.7 | 107 | 57 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 1.8 | 83 | 55 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 136.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 3.8 | 33 | 45 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 913.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 2.3 | 95 | 63 | 1,020.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 28 | 109.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.4 | 1.9 | 112 | 71 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 1.8 | 75 | 60 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 134.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 15 | 50 | 1,013.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 69 | 683.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 1.9 | 115 | 61 | 1,018.3 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 97 | 124.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.9 | 1.9 | 106 | 64 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melke?
Now 11.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Melke today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Melke?
Local time is 09:03. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Melke?
Melke is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Melke?
DEM 1,888 m.
Where is Melke located?
It is at 9.56667, 38.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melke in?
It is in Ethiopia.