Location & Surroundings
Shankulē is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 2,858 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asasa, 20 km to the south. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 200 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asela, 77 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
7° 17' 0" N, 39° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2858 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:19
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shankule
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shankule, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 19.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,020.8 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 | 14.2 | 4.0 | 67 | 44 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 4.2 | 48 | 31 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 936.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 2.5 | 33 | 57 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 170.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.7 | 3.1 | 40 | 63 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 3.8 | 72 | 38 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 149.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 4.6 | 45 | 29 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 934.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 2.6 | 35 | 47 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 173.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 2.6 | 34 | 53 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.3 | 3.1 | 88 | 39 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 148.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.2 | 52 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 926.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.6 | 2.3 | 26 | 54 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 161.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.7 | 1.8 | 29 | 69 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.9 | 3.2 | 92 | 46 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 145.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shankule?
Now 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 19.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 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 Shankule today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Shankule?
Local time is 17:19. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shankule?
Shankule is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shankule?
DEM 2,858 m.
Where is Shankule located?
It is at 7.28333, 39.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shankule in?
It is in Ethiopia.