Location & Surroundings
Meraile is a settlement in Afar, Ethiopia, at 223 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asaita, about 100 km to the southwest. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 510 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Assab International Airport, about 110 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
12° 19' 0" N, 41° 59' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 223 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 12:32
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Weather in Meraile
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Meraile, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.7 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 28.7 | 2.4 | 131 | 29 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.8 | 1.3 | 149 | 20 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 143.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.3 | 1.5 | 94 | 12 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 850.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 3.2 | 125 | 17 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 133.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 1.8 | 134 | 24 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 0.9 | 198 | 20 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 143.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.5 | 0.9 | 331 | 12 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 850.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.3 | 3.7 | 109 | 27 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 133.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 1.4 | 128 | 44 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 1.4 | 188 | 35 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 140.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.5 | 0.8 | 54 | 17 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 835.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.7 | 3.9 | 121 | 31 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 130.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.4 | 1.9 | 146 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Meraile?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.7 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 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 Meraile today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Meraile?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Meraile?
Meraile is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Meraile?
DEM 223 m.
Where is Meraile located?
It is at 12.31667, 41.98333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Meraile in?
It is in Ethiopia.