Location & Surroundings
Al Wāsiţ is a settlement in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen, at 2,636 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sanaa, 29 km to the east. The national capital Sanaa is 29 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sana'a International Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: الواسط
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° 19' 12" N, 43° 56' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 2636 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,453 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:55
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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الواسط
Weather in Al Wasit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Al Wasit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 18.9 | 2.3 | 75 | 27 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 79 | 24 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 879.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 2.6 | 87 | 39 | 1,020.3 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 30 | 124.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.0 | 0.9 | 53 | 40 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 2.5 | 67 | 25 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 164.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 5 | 24 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 878.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 2.2 | 72 | 37 | 1,019.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 123.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 1.4 | 64 | 39 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 4.1 | 83 | 28 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 162.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 31 | 27 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 869.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 2.1 | 71 | 40 | 1,020.2 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 0 | 121.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 2.1 | 48 | 41 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.0 | 3.7 | 81 | 29 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 161.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Al Wasit?
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 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 Wasit today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Al Wasit?
Local time is 17:55. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Al Wasit?
Al Wasit is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Al Wasit?
DEM 2,636 m.
Where is Al Wasit located?
It is at 15.31995, 43.93832 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Al Wasit in?
It is in Yemen.