Location & Surroundings
Barachit is a settlement in Debub, Eritrea, at 2,347 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Adi Keyh, 27 km to the north. The national capital Asmara is 98 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Axum Airport, 88 km away.
Also known as: Barakit
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
14° 36' 17" N, 39° 26' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 2347 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 801 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:49
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Barachit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barachit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
5.6 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 25.9 | 5.6 | 64 | 25 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 133 | 49 | 1,015.8 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 23 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 0.3 | 197 | 53 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 66 | 34 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 7.6 | 72 | 25 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 822.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 79 | 42 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 157.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 70 | 52 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 3.3 | 69 | 29 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 135.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.6 | 6.0 | 63 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 904.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 2.5 | 80 | 36 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 188.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.4 | 68 | 48 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 60 | 32 | 1,015.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 67 | 101.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.7 | 7.4 | 67 | 30 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 712.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barachit?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 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 Barachit today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Barachit?
Local time is 20:49. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Barachit?
Barachit is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barachit?
DEM 2,347 m.
Where is Barachit located?
It is at 14.60472, 39.43917 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barachit in?
It is in Eritrea.