Location & Surroundings
Etaka is a river in Omusati Region, Namibia, at 1,106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Okahao, 5 km to the west. The national capital Windhoek is about 560 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Oshakati Airport, 62 km away.
Basic Data
- Type waterhole(s) (WTRH)
- a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 53' 0" S, 15° 7' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1106 m
- Timezone Africa/Windhoek
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NAD)
- Phone Prefix +264
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:13
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Etaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Etaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 29.2 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
8.7 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 25.7 | 8.7 | 273 | 19 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 4.7 | 264 | 30 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 4.6 | 248 | 24 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 9.7 | 291 | 8 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 824.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 6.5 | 281 | 12 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 453.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 2.8 | 206 | 44 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.4 | 83 | 53 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 5.3 | 290 | 10 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 812.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 6.0 | 304 | 8 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 3.3 | 213 | 39 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 128 | 38 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 3.5 | 311 | 10 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 826.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 4.8 | 273 | 7 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 456.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Etaka?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 29.2 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Etaka today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Etaka?
Local time is 06:13. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Etaka?
Etaka is a waterhole(s).
What is the elevation of Etaka?
DEM 1,106 m.
Where is Etaka located?
It is at -17.88333, 15.11667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Etaka in?
It is in Namibia.