Location & Surroundings
Elit is a mountain in Gash-Barka, Eritrea, at 1,227 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barentu, 61 km to the east. The national capital Asmara is about 200 km to the east. The nearest airport is Teseney Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Elit is mountain in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
Basic Data
- Country Eritrea
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 15' 46" N, 37° 2' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1227 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 21:41
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Weather in Elit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 31.2 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
36.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,005.5 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 36.7 | 0.7 | 302 | 18 | 1,005.5 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 1.6 | 29 | 27 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 159.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 1.8 | 126 | 30 | 1,007.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 1.2 | 201 | 30 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 26.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.3 | 3.5 | 290 | 20 | 1,006.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 43 | 681.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 1.3 | 46 | 26 | 1,008.8 | 0.78 / 0.80 | 54 | 87.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 3.6 | 232 | 48 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 2.3 | 238 | 44 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 100.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.2 | 3.5 | 317 | 21 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 816.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 2.4 | 345 | 25 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 159.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 1.0 | 210 | 37 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 2.9 | 225 | 41 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.3 | 2.0 | 339 | 17 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 833.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elit?
Now 36.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 31.2 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 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 Elit today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Elit?
Local time is 21:41. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Elit?
Elit is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Elit?
DEM 1,227 m.
Where is Elit located?
It is at 15.26287, 37.04563 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elit in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry