Location & Surroundings
Alay is a wadi in Anseba, Eritrea, at 354 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wagar, about 120 km to the southwest. The national capital Asmara is about 235 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kassala Airport, about 170 km away.
Overview
Alay is watercourse in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 354 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Eritrea
- Type wadi (WAD)
- a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 40' 54" N, 37° 12' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 354 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:45
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Nearby
Weather in Alay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 39.3 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
7.5 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,010.2 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 | 26.1 | 7.5 | 12 | 77 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 7.1 | 20 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 102.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.3 | 2.8 | 9 | 11 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 814.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 8.7 | 15 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 157.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 8.2 | 12 | 74 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 7.3 | 20 | 56 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.4 | 3.4 | 343 | 16 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 803.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 9.6 | 14 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 153.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.2 | 7.6 | 12 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 7.4 | 20 | 54 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.6 | 2.8 | 337 | 15 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 802.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 9.2 | 19 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 152.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.1 | 8.0 | 12 | 78 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alay?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 39.3 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 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 Alay today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Alay?
Local time is 10:45. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alay?
Alay is a wadi.
What is the elevation of Alay?
DEM 354 m.
Where is Alay located?
It is at 16.68174, 37.21027 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alay in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry