Location & Surroundings
Ras Gherar is a point in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Massawa, less than 2 km away. The national capital Asmara is 66 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Massawa International Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Ras el Garara
Overview
Ras Gherar is point in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 7 metre.
Basic Data
- Country 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
15° 36' 58" N, 39° 28' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21,904 p/km²
- Built-up 12.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:57
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ras Gherar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ras Gherar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 32.2 | 1.1 | 119 | 57 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 2.8 | 132 | 63 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 2.2 | 120 | 53 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 119.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 4.3 | 75 | 45 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 818.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 0.3 | 115 | 54 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 19 | 149.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 3.5 | 126 | 64 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 0.9 | 103 | 56 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 5.1 | 60 | 44 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 802.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.6 | 1.4 | 88 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 3.0 | 99 | 65 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.3 | 26 | 55 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 119.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 4.9 | 41 | 48 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 815.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 1.7 | 336 | 62 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 147.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ras Gherar?
Now 32.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 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 Gherar today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Ras Gherar?
Local time is 06:57. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ras Gherar?
Ras Gherar is a point.
What is the elevation of Ras Gherar?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Ras Gherar located?
It is at 15.61605, 39.47321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ras Gherar in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry