Location & Surroundings
Ras Buja is a point in Eritrea, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Assab, less than 2 km away. The national capital Asmara is about 485 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Assab International Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Ras Buja is point in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 22 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Eritrea
- Located in Eritrea
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 0' 36" N, 42° 44' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13,228 p/km²
- Built-up 25.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:18
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ras Buja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ras Buja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 10.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 804 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
8.4 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 28.0 | 8.4 | 132 | 66 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 6.1 | 151 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 9.0 | 138 | 52 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 138.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 10.8 | 118 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 803.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 10.1 | 140 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 114.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 8.8 | 148 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 9.9 | 142 | 61 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 136.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 11.3 | 118 | 64 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 795.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.5 | 11.3 | 141 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 10.2 | 151 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 10.8 | 135 | 68 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 134.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 11.1 | 122 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 790.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.5 | 10.0 | 145 | 72 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 112.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ras Buja?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 10.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 804 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 Ras Buja today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Ras Buja?
Local time is 05:18. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ras Buja?
Ras Buja is a point.
What is the elevation of Ras Buja?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Ras Buja located?
It is at 13.01000, 42.74806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ras Buja in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry