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Al Ghaydah

AR الغيظة

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Location & Surroundings

Al Ghayz̧ah is a town in Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen with 10,948 inhabitants, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salalah, about 225 km to the northeast. The national capital Sanaa is about 860 km to the west.

Also known as: الغيظة · الغيضة · Al Ghayḑah · al-Ghaida · Ghaidha

Overview

Al Ghaydah is Yemeni settlement on the Guardafui Channel — AR الغيضة عاصمة محافظة المهرة.

It is located in Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen.

The population is about 13,987 (2004).

The elevation is around 13 metre.

Also known as: DE Al-Ghaydah

Basic Data

  • Country Yemen
  • Located in Al Mahrah Governorate
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    16° 12' 28" N, 52° 10' 34" E
  • Elevation DEM: 17 m
  • Timezone Asia/Aden
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,948
  • Pop. Density 5,508 p/km²
  • Built-up 18.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Rial (YER)
  • Phone Prefix +967

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ar
الغيظة
ar
الغيضة
en
Al Ghayḑah
de
al-Ghaida
Ghaidha
Al Ghayz̧ah

Weather in Al Ghaydah

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Al Ghaydah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 29.5 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 W/m2.

Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 25.1 1.4 82 72 1,014.7 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 28.0 1.0 115 56 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 220.4 n/a
12h 29.5 6.4 130 55 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 832.5 n/a
18h 26.9 3.6 122 70 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 78.1 n/a
Tomorrow 25.5 1.5 99 77 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
30h 28.6 2.1 137 58 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 183.0 n/a
36h 29.5 6.1 130 57 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 820.1 n/a
42h 27.2 4.8 135 69 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 8 75.6 n/a
Saturday 25.8 2.8 141 75 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
54h 28.4 3.5 140 62 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 58 208.7 n/a
60h 28.8 6.7 130 61 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 97 797.2 n/a
66h 27.1 4.7 130 67 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 73 61.6 n/a
Sunday 26.2 2.7 134 71 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Al Ghaydah?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 29.5 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 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 Al Ghaydah today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Al Ghaydah?
Local time is 10:08. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Al Ghaydah?
Al Ghaydah is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Al Ghaydah?
Population about 10,948.
What is the elevation of Al Ghaydah?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Al Ghaydah located?
It is at 16.20787, 52.17605 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Al Ghaydah in?
It is in Yemen.

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Last updated 2020-06-10
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