Sheikh Hussein
Ethiopia
A whitewashed shrine complex with a sculpted dome and ornate plasterwork rises from open grassland in Ethiopia's hills, drawing pilgrims and curious visitors to one of the country's most distinctive Islamic sacred sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 17 km11 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
21°70°
10mm0.3in
F
23°73°
10mm0.4in
M
23°73°
45mm1.9in
A
21°70°
125mm4.9in
M
21°70°
90mm3.5in
J
22°71°
30mm1.2in
J
21°69°
60mm2.4in
A
21°69°
65mm2.5in
S
22°71°
50mm1.9in
O
20°68°
115mm4.5in
N
20°67°
60mm2.3in
D
20°68°
20mm0.7in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
Sheikh Hussein: quick answers
Where is Sheikh Hussein?
Sheikh Hussein is in Ethiopia.
How do you get to Sheikh Hussein?
The nearest airport is Ghinnir (GNN), about 4 hr 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sheikh Hussein?
The warmest month is February, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 20°C67°F. The wettest month is April, with about 125 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sheikh Hussein?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.