Location & Surroundings
Rukēysa is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 1,597 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bedesa, 36 km to the north. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, about 160 km away.
Also known as: Rukēysa (2)
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
8° 35' 0" N, 40° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1597 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 134 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rukeysa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukeysa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 19.8 | 2.4 | 343 | 42 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.3 | 16 | 48 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 3.4 | 123 | 39 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 3.2 | 114 | 27 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 866.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 2.3 | 337 | 52 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 142.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 94 | 56 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 4.3 | 116 | 43 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 108.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 3.7 | 92 | 35 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 519.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.8 | 1.3 | 50 | 56 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 101.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 356 | 65 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 2.7 | 130 | 49 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 131.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 3.6 | 140 | 43 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 408.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 1.1 | 38 | 62 | 1,017.7 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 35 | 66.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukeysa?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 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 Rukeysa today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Rukeysa?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rukeysa?
Rukeysa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rukeysa?
DEM 1,597 m.
Where is Rukeysa located?
It is at 8.58333, 40.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukeysa in?
It is in Ethiopia.