Location & Surroundings
Markan is a settlement in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen, at 2,137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jadder Cemetery, 29 km to the southwest. The national capital Sanaa is 37 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sana'a International Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: مركن
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
15° 39' 6" N, 44° 21' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 2137 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 19:51
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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مركن
Weather in Markan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Markan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 18.8 | 2.0 | 61 | 24 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 6.3 | 51 | 16 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 884.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 3.9 | 70 | 36 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.0 | 3.7 | 63 | 56 | 1,019.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 4.2 | 64 | 30 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 166.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 6.5 | 40 | 23 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 877.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 4.5 | 59 | 33 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 2.1 | 16 | 33 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 2.7 | 48 | 27 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 169.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 6.2 | 46 | 19 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 891.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 2.9 | 71 | 35 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 126.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.2 | 1.4 | 75 | 49 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 2.5 | 65 | 31 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 166.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markan?
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 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 05:53 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Markan?
Local time is 19:51. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Markan?
Markan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Markan?
DEM 2,137 m.
Where is Markan located?
It is at 15.65159, 44.36265 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Markan in?
It is in Yemen.