Location & Surroundings
Ghelai is a settlement in Bay, Somalia, at 288 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baidoa, 29 km to the west. The national capital Mogadishu is about 195 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Baidoa Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Ghefai
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
3° 3' 0" N, 43° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 288 m
- Timezone Africa/Mogadishu
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (SOS)
- Phone Prefix +252
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ghelai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ghelai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 26.9 | 4.4 | 129 | 68 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 3.5 | 139 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.1 | 137 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 178.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 2.1 | 206 | 29 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 905.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 6.1 | 144 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 139.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 145 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 3.8 | 126 | 66 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 167.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.2 | 3.1 | 157 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 875.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.7 | 5.5 | 123 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 22 | 114.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.8 | 145 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 4.6 | 109 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 159.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 1.5 | 88 | 46 | 1,008.6 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 97 | 662.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.5 | 4.7 | 105 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 66 | 18.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ghelai?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 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 Ghelai today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Ghelai?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ghelai?
Ghelai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ghelai?
DEM 288 m.
Where is Ghelai located?
It is at 3.05000, 43.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ghelai in?
It is in Somalia.