Location & Surroundings
Ataq is a town in Shabwah, Yemen with 37,315 inhabitants, at 1,148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jawf al Maqbabah, about 135 km to the southwest. The national capital Sanaa is about 295 km to the west.
Also known as: عتق · ‘Atāq · Attak · ‘Ataq · Attaq
Overview
Ataq is human settlement — AR مستوطنة في اليمن.
It is located in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
The population is about 19,681 (2005).
The elevation is around 1,146 metre.
Also known as: Ataq、Attaq
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Basic Data
- Country Yemen
- Located in Shabwah Governorate
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 32' 16" N, 46° 49' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1148 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 37,315
- Pop. Density 6,959 p/km²
- Built-up 11.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:01
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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عتق
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‘Atāq
Weather in Ataq
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ataq, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 31.3 | 3.2 | 348 | 18 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 4.8 | 142 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 3.6 | 142 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 154 | 39 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 182.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 3.2 | 135 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 862.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 5.3 | 133 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 3.1 | 144 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.0 | 131 | 39 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 175.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.7 | 4.3 | 116 | 26 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 852.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 5.1 | 136 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 6 | 101.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 3.6 | 139 | 80 | 1,015.1 | 0.21 / 0.27 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 138 | 47 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 177.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.1 | 2.6 | 350 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 783.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ataq?
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 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 Ataq today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ataq?
Local time is 23:01. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ataq?
Ataq is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ataq?
Population about 37,315.
What is the elevation of Ataq?
DEM 1,148 m.
Where is Ataq located?
It is at 14.53767, 46.83187 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ataq in?
It is in Yemen.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
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- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Ataq