Location & Surroundings
Ras Gombo is a point in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, at 8 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, 12 km away.
Overview
Ras Gombo is point in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 8 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
13° 1' 22" N, 42° 44' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,190 p/km²
- Built-up 16.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:13
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ras Gombo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ras Gombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
10.6 m/s SE (151 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.0 | 10.6 | 151 | 71 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 10.8 | 141 | 63 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 11.2 | 131 | 52 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 800.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 10.1 | 151 | 62 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 116.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 9.1 | 156 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 9.3 | 138 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 10.3 | 118 | 55 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 806.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 8.1 | 139 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 116.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.1 | 6.9 | 154 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 9.3 | 139 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 138.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 11.2 | 120 | 59 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 800.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 9.8 | 142 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 114.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 9.4 | 149 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ras Gombo?
Now 27.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 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 Gombo today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Ras Gombo?
Local time is 11:13. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ras Gombo?
Ras Gombo is a point.
What is the elevation of Ras Gombo?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Ras Gombo located?
It is at 13.02286, 42.74860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ras Gombo in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry