Location & Surroundings
Gaffa is an intermittent stream in Eritrea, at 1,783 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Keren, 24 km to the west. The national capital Asmara is 56 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Asmara Airport, 60 km away.
Overview
Gaffa is watercourse in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 1,783 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Eritrea
- Located in Eritrea
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 46' 39" N, 38° 40' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1783 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:26
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Weather in Gaffa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaffa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 26.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
42 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.9 | 81 | 62 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 2.0 | 77 | 86 | 1,017.1 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 3.4 | 82 | 46 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 18 | 123.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 6.7 | 85 | 41 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 0 | 874.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.9 | 86 | 67 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 2.1 | 81 | 86 | 1,016.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 76 | 38 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 6.3 | 81 | 41 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 875.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 2.1 | 81 | 64 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 2.8 | 78 | 87 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 5.4 | 80 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 124.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 5.8 | 84 | 41 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 874.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 2.5 | 76 | 75 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 172.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaffa?
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 26.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 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 Gaffa today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Gaffa?
Local time is 05:26. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gaffa?
Gaffa is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gaffa?
DEM 1,783 m.
Where is Gaffa located?
It is at 15.77750, 38.67373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaffa in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry