Location & Surroundings
Sen‘afē is a pass in Afar, Ethiopia, at 1,495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wik'ro, 35 km to the southwest. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 565 km to the south. The nearest airport is Alula Aba Nega Airport, 68 km away.
Also known as: Passo di Senafè
Overview
Sen‘afē is a mountain pass.
It is located in Ethiopia.
Basic Data
- Country Ethiopia
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 0' 0" N, 39° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1495 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:02
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sen`afe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sen`afe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 24.0 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 834 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.5 | 1.3 | 188 | 48 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 2.9 | 136 | 38 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 123.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 5.5 | 122 | 28 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 833.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.7 | 176 | 33 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 136.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.7 | 204 | 40 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 2.4 | 131 | 35 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 5.4 | 113 | 31 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 821.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 144 | 46 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 132.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 1.0 | 197 | 54 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 114 | 44 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 117.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 5.2 | 95 | 46 | 1,014.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 76 | 750.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 77 | 63 | 1,018.9 | 0.25 / 0.47 | 6 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 1.2 | 86 | 77 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sen`afe?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 24.0 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 834 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 Sen`afe today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Sen`afe?
Local time is 12:02. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sen`afe?
Sen`afe is a pass.
What is the elevation of Sen`afe?
DEM 1,495 m.
Where is Sen`afe located?
It is at 14.00000, 39.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sen`afe in?
It is in Ethiopia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry