Location & Surroundings
Shimkīw is a settlement in Amhara, Ethiopia, at 1,932 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sek'ot'a, 59 km to the northeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lalibela Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Shimkīw (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
12° 25' 0" N, 38° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1932 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 58 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:59
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Shimkiw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimkiw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 23.6 | 0.3 | 191 | 36 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 13 | 22 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 847.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 122 | 40 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 44.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 1.5 | 113 | 54 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.4 | 203 | 42 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 120.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.4 | 62 | 29 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 625.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 112 | 46 | 1,013.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 1.4 | 132 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.0 | 160 | 46 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 113.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.2 | 77 | 23 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 680.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.1 | 104 | 41 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 91.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.8 | 138 | 52 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 0.9 | 183 | 40 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 125.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimkiw?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 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 Shimkiw today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shimkiw?
Local time is 14:59. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shimkiw?
Shimkiw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimkiw?
DEM 1,932 m.
Where is Shimkiw located?
It is at 12.41667, 38.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimkiw in?
It is in Ethiopia.