Location & Surroundings
Rakab is a settlement in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen, at 2,606 m elevation. The nearest larger town is 'Amran, 20 km to the north. The national capital Sanaa is 28 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sana'a International Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: Er Ra‘kab · Rahab
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° 29' 0" N, 43° 59' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2606 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,010 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:20
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rakab
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakab, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,021.7 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 11.8 | 2.2 | 66 | 36 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 6.7 | 91 | 31 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 162.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 6.1 | 62 | 20 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 873.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 3.4 | 58 | 31 | 1,021.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 123.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 2.3 | 56 | 38 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 7.1 | 82 | 28 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 163.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 7.4 | 61 | 18 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 878.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 4.6 | 71 | 31 | 1,021.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 6 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.1 | 2.5 | 63 | 37 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 5.8 | 83 | 25 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 163.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 4.4 | 76 | 17 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 878.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 2.3 | 65 | 32 | 1,022.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 121.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.0 | 1.2 | 83 | 42 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakab?
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 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 Rakab today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Rakab?
Local time is 11:20. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rakab?
Rakab is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rakab?
DEM 2,606 m.
Where is Rakab located?
It is at 15.48333, 43.98333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakab in?
It is in Yemen.