Location & Surroundings
Ras Markana is a point in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Assab, 6 km to the north. The national capital Asmara is about 490 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Assab International Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Ras Marcanah
Overview
Ras Markana is point in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 2 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
12° 57' 27" N, 42° 44' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:30
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ras Markana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ras Markana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 30.8 C, max wind 10.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
9.4 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 26.5 | 9.4 | 150 | 79 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 10.6 | 141 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 10.3 | 130 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 789.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 8.5 | 146 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 8.9 | 154 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 10.9 | 140 | 61 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 11.2 | 131 | 56 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 786.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 10.4 | 151 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.5 | 9.8 | 146 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 11.9 | 136 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 130.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 11.5 | 130 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 773.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 9.6 | 144 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.7 | 9.8 | 149 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ras Markana?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 30.8 C, max wind 10.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 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 Markana today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Ras Markana?
Local time is 11:30. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ras Markana?
Ras Markana is a point.
What is the elevation of Ras Markana?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Ras Markana located?
It is at 12.95754, 42.73887 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ras Markana in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry