Location & Surroundings
Ras Sokodey is a cape in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Massawa, 49 km to the northwest. The national capital Asmara is 91 km to the west. The nearest airport is Massawa International Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Ras Sokodey is point in Eritrea.
It is located in Eritrea.
The elevation is around 7 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Eritrea
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 16' 51" N, 39° 46' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:22
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ras Sokodey
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ras Sokodey, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 31.3 | 1.6 | 91 | 57 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.4 | 6.6 | 74 | 45 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 774.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 0.8 | 79 | 59 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 26 | 70 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 1.3 | 316 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 5.0 | 45 | 49 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 778.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 0.9 | 47 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 1.0 | 74 | 66 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.5 | 0.4 | 86 | 55 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 113.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 5.6 | 44 | 44 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 783.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 0.9 | 40 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 129.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 1.6 | 50 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.4 | 2.1 | 352 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 112.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ras Sokodey?
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 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 Sokodey today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Ras Sokodey?
Local time is 18:22. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ras Sokodey?
Ras Sokodey is a cape.
What is the elevation of Ras Sokodey?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Ras Sokodey located?
It is at 15.28073, 39.78218 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ras Sokodey in?
It is in Eritrea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry