Location & Surroundings
Kitān is a settlement in Al Jawf, Yemen, at 1,756 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Najran, 77 km to the northwest. The national capital Sanaa is about 180 km to the south. The nearest airport is Albuq Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: كتان
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
16° 55' 10" N, 44° 32' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1756 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 08:01
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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كتان
Weather in Kitan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 25.5 | 3.1 | 75 | 25 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 14 | 37 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 6.0 | 103 | 28 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 165.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 5.4 | 63 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 695.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 3.2 | 88 | 22 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 93 | 27 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 3.2 | 88 | 21 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 169.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 6.1 | 50 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 902.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 2.7 | 88 | 23 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 147.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 356 | 27 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.7 | 128 | 22 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 151.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 5.9 | 27 | 13 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 888.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.4 | 3.1 | 109 | 18 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 128.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitan?
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Kitan today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kitan?
Local time is 08:01. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kitan?
Kitan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitan?
DEM 1,756 m.
Where is Kitan located?
It is at 16.91940, 44.53641 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitan in?
It is in Yemen.