Location & Surroundings
Melīl is a settlement in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Massawa, 56 km to the west. The national capital Asmara is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Massawa International Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Melill
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° 45' 51" N, 39° 58' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 141 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:34
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Melil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
6.0 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,004.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 34.0 | 6.0 | 24 | 58 | 1,004.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 5.6 | 58 | 76 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 185.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 5.9 | 258 | 76 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 1.0 | 173 | 63 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 7.1 | 46 | 60 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 861.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 2.4 | 344 | 73 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 182.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 1.3 | 185 | 70 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 0.6 | 136 | 59 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 128.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.4 | 3.5 | 22 | 51 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 866.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 2.3 | 63 | 64 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 183.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 0.5 | 215 | 68 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 4.1 | 284 | 63 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.0 | 5.3 | 58 | 52 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 848.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melil?
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 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 Melil today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Melil?
Local time is 21:34. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Melil?
Melil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Melil?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Melil located?
It is at 15.76417, 39.97167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melil in?
It is in Eritrea.