Location & Surroundings
Embela is a settlement in Maekel, Eritrea, at 1,724 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asmara, 14 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Asmara Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Adi Embela · Tredīshī
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
15° 15' 20" N, 39° 1' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1724 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 67 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:17
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Embela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Embela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 21.3 | 3.6 | 60 | 48 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 5.9 | 49 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 872.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 2.2 | 56 | 84 | 1,017.3 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 5 | 163.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.8 | 23 | 82 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.8 | 84 | 52 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 6.0 | 49 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 8 | 868.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 84 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 1.89 / 1.91 | 8 | 140.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 0.5 | 13 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 2.5 | 59 | 55 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 5 | 126.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 6.0 | 47 | 40 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 851.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 2.3 | 29 | 62 | 1,015.0 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 21 | 151.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 36 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 2.6 | 54 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 112.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Embela?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Embela today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Embela?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Embela?
Embela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Embela?
DEM 1,724 m.
Where is Embela located?
It is at 15.25556, 39.02972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Embela in?
It is in Eritrea.