Location & Surroundings
Ar Rāqil is a settlement in Sa'dah, Yemen, at 2,504 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fayfa', 26 km to the west. The national capital Sanaa is about 235 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sadah Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: الراقل
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
17° 17' 58" N, 43° 23' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 2504 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 781 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:24
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
الراقل
Weather in Ar Raqil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ar Raqil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,016.4 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 | 25.3 | 2.3 | 82 | 22 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 2.7 | 95 | 35 | 1,020.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 2.9 | 87 | 28 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 3.8 | 99 | 21 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 3.3 | 81 | 16 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 816.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 2.9 | 95 | 32 | 1,019.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 108.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 2.7 | 85 | 29 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 4.5 | 91 | 24 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 141.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 2.4 | 95 | 18 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 811.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 2.3 | 100 | 37 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 2.7 | 85 | 33 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 4.0 | 110 | 26 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 1.5 | 116 | 21 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 806.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ar Raqil?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 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 Raqil today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Ar Raqil?
Local time is 00:24. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ar Raqil?
Ar Raqil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ar Raqil?
DEM 2,504 m.
Where is Ar Raqil located?
It is at 17.29933, 43.38390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ar Raqil in?
It is in Yemen.