Location & Surroundings
Ar Rakz is a settlement in Ta'izz, Yemen, at 1,967 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Al Madakisha, 29 km to the east. The national capital Sanaa is about 235 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ta'izz International Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: الركز
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
13° 14' 3" N, 44° 8' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1967 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 493 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:45
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
الركز
Weather in Ar Rakz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ar Rakz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 28.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
51 %
Precip
1.72 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 | 24.9 | 1.5 | 76 | 53 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 2.2 | 92 | 46 | 1,014.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 105 | 44 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 163.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 5.4 | 117 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 871.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.9 | 107 | 68 | 1,017.2 | 1.72 / 1.72 | 2 | 125.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 64 | 63 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 102 | 62 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 17 | 152.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 3.1 | 131 | 42 | 1,012.7 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 6 | 857.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 2.1 | 88 | 68 | 1,017.3 | 0.28 / 0.37 | 0 | 126.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 69 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 105 | 49 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 3.7 | 142 | 36 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 873.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 1.5 | 93 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 1 | 127.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ar Rakz?
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 28.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ar Rakz today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Ar Rakz?
Local time is 02:45. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ar Rakz?
Ar Rakz is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ar Rakz?
DEM 1,967 m.
Where is Ar Rakz located?
It is at 13.23406, 44.13790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ar Rakz in?
It is in Yemen.