Location & Surroundings
Markan is a settlement in Dhamar, Yemen, at 824 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zabid, 46 km to the west. The national capital Sanaa is about 135 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ta'izz International Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: مركن
Basic Data
- Type farm village (PPLF)
- a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 14' 20" N, 43° 44' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 824 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 04:03
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other farm villages nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
مركن
Weather in Markan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Markan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.8 | 5 | 48 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 57 | 52 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 0.6 | 104 | 30 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 147.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 6.1 | 277 | 36 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 816.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 54 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 54 | 59 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 189 | 40 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 146.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 6.5 | 282 | 44 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 808.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 0.5 | 309 | 59 | 1,017.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 11 | 105.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 52 | 64 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 0.7 | 120 | 29 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 7.5 | 283 | 41 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 820.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 0.7 | 282 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markan?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 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 Markan today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Markan?
Local time is 04:03. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Markan?
Markan is a farm village.
What is the elevation of Markan?
DEM 824 m.
Where is Markan located?
It is at 14.23889, 43.74345 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Markan in?
It is in Yemen.