Location & Surroundings
Gherar is an island in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Massawa, less than 2 km away. The national capital Asmara is 65 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Massawa International Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Gherar Peninsula · Penisola Gherar
Overview
Gherar is DE Halbinsel in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 9 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Eritrea
- Type peninsula (PEN)
- an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 36' 54" N, 39° 28' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21,904 p/km²
- Built-up 12.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other peninsulas nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gherar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gherar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.3 to 33.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Temperature
31.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 31.5 | 0.7 | 52 | 59 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 2.0 | 131 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 1.7 | 131 | 60 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 5.0 | 55 | 47 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 816.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 0.4 | 48 | 57 | 1,009.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 149.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 3.1 | 116 | 66 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 2.2 | 116 | 53 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 118.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 4.4 | 84 | 44 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 817.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.3 | 0.9 | 268 | 53 | 1,008.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 148.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 3.4 | 145 | 63 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.9 | 102 | 55 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 101.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 4.7 | 85 | 43 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 779.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.6 | 0.6 | 62 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 148.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gherar?
Now 31.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.3 to 33.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 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 Gherar today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Gherar?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gherar?
Gherar is a peninsula.
What is the elevation of Gherar?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Gherar located?
It is at 15.61510, 39.46986 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gherar in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry