Location & Surroundings
Giancara is a mountain in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, at 1,581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Keren, 85 km to the south. The national capital Asmara is about 150 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Asmara Airport, about 155 km away.
Overview
Giancara 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
16° 30' 2" N, 38° 12' 2" E
- Elevation 1581 m (DEM: 1524 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 05:26
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Giancara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giancara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 28.9 | 0.2 | 94 | 41 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 97 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 0.4 | 100 | 25 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 4.8 | 86 | 19 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 884.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 2.3 | 98 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 190.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.0 | 100 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 2.2 | 111 | 27 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 8.2 | 94 | 21 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 880.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 3.4 | 94 | 32 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 193.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 3.1 | 99 | 40 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.3 | 112 | 24 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.7 | 5.3 | 91 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 879.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 2.5 | 89 | 41 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 181.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giancara?
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 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 Giancara today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Giancara?
Local time is 05:26. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Giancara?
Giancara is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Giancara?
Elevation about 1,581 m. DEM 1,524 m.
Where is Giancara located?
It is at 16.50063, 38.20047 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giancara in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry