Location & Surroundings
Ar Raqa‘ is a settlement in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen, at 1,008 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bajil, 32 km to the west. The national capital Sanaa is 73 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Hodeidah Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: الرقع
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° 4' 13" N, 43° 35' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1008 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 04:54
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
الرقع
Weather in Ar Raqa`
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ar Raqa`, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 25.2 | 0.6 | 280 | 61 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.2 | 256 | 64 | 1,013.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 0.3 | 173 | 36 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 147.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 4.3 | 267 | 33 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 821.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.1 | 218 | 60 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 110.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.1 | 17 | 63 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 0.6 | 232 | 37 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 147.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 4.0 | 266 | 38 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 816.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.1 | 0.9 | 237 | 57 | 1,015.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 14 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.3 | 339 | 63 | 1,013.8 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.0 | 242 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 142.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 4.7 | 268 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 11 | 802.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 0.9 | 257 | 55 | 1,016.0 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 9 | 101.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ar Raqa`?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 Raqa` today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Ar Raqa`?
Local time is 04:54. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ar Raqa`?
Ar Raqa` is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ar Raqa`?
DEM 1,008 m.
Where is Ar Raqa` located?
It is at 15.07027, 43.58936 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ar Raqa` in?
It is in Yemen.