Location & Surroundings
Ar Rakb is a settlement in Hajjah, Yemen, at 455 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hajjah, 30 km to the east. The national capital Sanaa is about 105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Abbs Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: الركب · Ar Rukb
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° 45' 21" N, 43° 19' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 455 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 431 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:56
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 7 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 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.8 to 36.4 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 31.2 | 1.9 | 332 | 55 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 1.5 | 279 | 69 | 1,008.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 1.9 | 297 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 147.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.4 | 5.6 | 294 | 36 | 1,005.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 31 | 850.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 1.4 | 320 | 60 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 143.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 1.3 | 263 | 75 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 269 | 60 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 151.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.6 | 7.7 | 274 | 43 | 1,005.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 11 | 853.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.2 | 2.0 | 229 | 66 | 1,009.4 | 2.63 / 2.65 | 96 | 129.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 0.8 | 353 | 70 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 1.1 | 267 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 151.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 8.4 | 269 | 42 | 1,006.5 | 0.35 / 0.37 | 32 | 840.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.9 | 1.5 | 296 | 56 | 1,010.2 | 1.50 / 1.86 | 66 | 116.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ar Rakb?
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.8 to 36.4 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 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 Ar Rakb today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Ar Rakb?
Local time is 06:56. 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 455 m.
Where is Ar Rakb located?
It is at 15.75570, 43.33302 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ar Rakb in?
It is in Yemen.