Location & Surroundings
Metich is a settlement in Debub, Eritrea, at 2,028 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Adigrat, 26 km to the south. The national capital Asmara is about 115 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Axum Airport, 91 km away.
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° 30' 0" N, 39° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2028 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 540 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:34
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Metich
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Metich, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
58 %
Precip
0.31 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 | 18.4 | 0.7 | 55 | 59 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 84 | 40 | 1,016.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 34 | 122.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 6.1 | 76 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 647.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 82 | 57 | 1,017.9 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 1 | 131.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 0.8 | 81 | 61 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 3.7 | 81 | 41 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 116.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 6.0 | 74 | 35 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 730.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 69 | 57 | 1,017.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 3 | 142.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.6 | 1.5 | 85 | 63 | 1,016.6 | 0.38 / 0.43 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 3.0 | 70 | 38 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 23 | 128.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 5.5 | 80 | 32 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 730.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.5 | 4 | 50 | 1,016.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 4 | 190.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.7 | 0.9 | 66 | 63 | 1,014.9 | 0.12 / 0.25 | 82 | 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 Metich?
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Metich today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Metich?
Local time is 09:34. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Metich?
Metich is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Metich?
DEM 2,028 m.
Where is Metich located?
It is at 14.50000, 39.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metich in?
It is in Eritrea.