Location & Surroundings
Samassen is a settlement in Debub, Eritrea, at 2,216 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mendefera, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Asmara is 44 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Asmara Airport, 39 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 59' 34" N, 38° 43' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 2216 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,625 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:55
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Samassen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samassen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 24.6 | 1.8 | 33 | 26 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 3.4 | 12 | 24 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 614.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.2 | 30 | 49 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 129.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 18 | 45 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.5 | 345 | 41 | 1,015.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 97 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 5.9 | 41 | 34 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 65 | 625.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.4 | 358 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 5 | 114.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.9 | 47 | 51 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 3.4 | 72 | 34 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 4.6 | 48 | 35 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 483.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 2.0 | 33 | 54 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 50 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 2.3 | 78 | 32 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 124.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samassen?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Samassen today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Samassen?
Local time is 16:55. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Samassen?
Samassen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samassen?
DEM 2,216 m.
Where is Samassen located?
It is at 14.99278, 38.72333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samassen in?
It is in Eritrea.