Location & Surroundings
Ar Rakb is a settlement in Ibb Governorate, Yemen, at 2,100 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibb, 21 km to the south. The national capital Sanaa is about 135 km to the north. The nearest airport is Dhamar Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: الركب · Ar Rakab
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
14° 9' 8" N, 44° 13' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 2100 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:17
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
الركب
Weather in Ar Rakb
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ar Rakb, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
2.47 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 | 18.1 | 1.7 | 230 | 69 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 0.8 | 105 | 67 | 1,018.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 5 | 34 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 170.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.2 | 252 | 42 | 1,014.8 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 79 | 843.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 1.0 | 254 | 68 | 1,020.1 | 2.20 / 2.47 | 1 | 121.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 0.6 | 323 | 69 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 31 | 36 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 171.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.5 | 258 | 47 | 1,015.1 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 54 | 761.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.7 | 0.7 | 245 | 70 | 1,019.8 | 1.77 / 2.11 | 22 | 128.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 1.0 | 336 | 75 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 47 | 36 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 170.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 3.1 | 265 | 44 | 1,013.5 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 23 | 901.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 0.3 | 32 | 62 | 1,018.6 | 0.65 / 1.09 | 2 | 136.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ar Rakb?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ar Rakb today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Ar Rakb?
Local time is 04:17. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ar Rakb?
Ar Rakb is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ar Rakb?
DEM 2,100 m.
Where is Ar Rakb located?
It is at 14.15222, 44.23160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ar Rakb in?
It is in Yemen.