Location & Surroundings
Knafna is a settlement in Debub, Eritrea, at 1,622 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mendefera, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Asmara is 62 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asmara Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Chenafena · Kenafena
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
14° 47' 11" N, 39° 1' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1622 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 970 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:37
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Knafna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Knafna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 450 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.5 | 0.4 | 295 | 55 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 205 | 39 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 3.5 | 204 | 51 | 1,013.7 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 96 | 449.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 172 | 65 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 11 | 52.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.1 | 10 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 44 | 40 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 119.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 4.1 | 47 | 34 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 507.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 344 | 56 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 63.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 1.3 | 57 | 63 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 0.5 | 113 | 39 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 124.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 2.0 | 337 | 27 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 628.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 330 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.5 | 1.3 | 16 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Knafna?
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 450 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 Knafna today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Knafna?
Local time is 08:37. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Knafna?
Knafna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Knafna?
DEM 1,622 m.
Where is Knafna located?
It is at 14.78639, 39.02222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Knafna in?
It is in Eritrea.