Location & Surroundings
Wonji is a town in Oromiya, Ethiopia with 29,200 inhabitants, at 1,559 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wenji, 7 km to the east. The national capital Addis Ababa is 82 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Harar Meda Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Wenji Gefersa
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° 27' 15" N, 39° 13' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1559 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 29,200
- Pop. Density 10,123 p/km²
- Built-up 31.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:50
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Wonji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 16.0 | 1.2 | 61 | 83 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 6.7 | 69 | 50 | 1,016.0 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 79 | 136.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 9.6 | 73 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 60 | 856.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 2.1 | 50 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 6 | 148.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 1.0 | 22 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 3.9 | 71 | 44 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 138.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 7.7 | 70 | 25 | 1,008.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 94 | 894.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 2.3 | 90 | 51 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 167.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.7 | 1.0 | 293 | 58 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 84 | 41 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 139.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 7.2 | 57 | 20 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 911.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 2.4 | 73 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 172.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.5 | 2.0 | 91 | 57 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonji?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 857 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 Wonji today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Wonji?
Local time is 08:50. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Wonji?
Wonji is a populated place.
How many people live in Wonji?
Population about 29,200.
What is the elevation of Wonji?
DEM 1,559 m.
Where is Wonji located?
It is at 8.45410, 39.21752 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonji in?
It is in Ethiopia.