Location & Surroundings
Sīma is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 2,083 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sebeta, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is 24 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 26 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
8° 53' 0" N, 38° 35' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2083 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,413 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Sima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 16.9 | 2.1 | 103 | 41 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 3.4 | 107 | 25 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 898.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.7 | 2.0 | 83 | 45 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 160.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.9 | 1.1 | 350 | 57 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 2.1 | 118 | 41 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 132.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.4 | 113 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 897.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.7 | 1.7 | 60 | 43 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 165.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.1 | 0.9 | 360 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 1.8 | 119 | 38 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 132.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 130 | 26 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 892.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 88 | 41 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 145.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.6 | 0.8 | 4 | 50 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 2.7 | 112 | 40 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sima?
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 Sima today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Sima?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sima?
Sima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sima?
DEM 2,083 m.
Where is Sima located?
It is at 8.88333, 38.58333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sima in?
It is in Ethiopia.