Location & Surroundings
Sciacchen is a settlement in Gash-Barka, Eritrea, at 732 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ak'ordat, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Asmara is 95 km to the east. The nearest airport is Asmara Airport, 93 km away.
Also known as: Villaggi Sciacchen
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
15° 25' 0" N, 38° 3' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 732 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:37
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sciacchen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sciacchen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.3 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 | 25.6 | 2.1 | 60 | 44 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 3.2 | 73 | 32 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.0 | 7.0 | 24 | 11 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 805.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 3.5 | 61 | 31 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 2.3 | 76 | 44 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 3.1 | 66 | 33 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 3.8 | 16 | 10 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 808.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 4.1 | 40 | 33 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 2.2 | 84 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 72 | 33 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.1 | 4.8 | 27 | 13 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 794.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 2.4 | 47 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 1.6 | 61 | 51 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sciacchen?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 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 Sciacchen today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Sciacchen?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sciacchen?
Sciacchen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sciacchen?
DEM 732 m.
Where is Sciacchen located?
It is at 15.41667, 38.05000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sciacchen in?
It is in Eritrea.