Location & Surroundings
Ar Ruqa is a mountain in Abyan Governorate, Yemen, at 1,175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jawf al Maqbabah, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Sanaa is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lawdar, 17 km away.
Also known as: Al-Ruqa
Overview
Ar Ruqa is mountain in Lawdar District, Yemen — AR جبل في مديرية لودر، اليمن.
It is located in Lawdar District, Yemen.
Basic Data
- Country Yemen
- Located in Lawdar District
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 0' 0" N, 45° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1175 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:20
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ar Ruqa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ar Ruqa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.7 | 2.1 | 157 | 46 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 138 | 38 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 860.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 135 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 112.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 195 | 79 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 2.4 | 138 | 54 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 169.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 4.5 | 143 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 840.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 2.1 | 134 | 83 | 1,018.2 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 67 | 100.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 1.3 | 171 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.20 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 2.0 | 136 | 56 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 172.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 4.0 | 135 | 52 | 1,013.3 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 47 | 536.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 2.3 | 142 | 86 | 1,018.1 | 0.62 / 1.02 | 100 | 74.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 155 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 1.8 | 136 | 46 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 175.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ar Ruqa?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 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 Ruqa today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ar Ruqa?
Local time is 19:20. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ar Ruqa?
Ar Ruqa is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Ar Ruqa?
DEM 1,175 m.
Where is Ar Ruqa located?
It is at 14.00000, 45.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ar Ruqa in?
It is in Yemen.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry