Location & Surroundings
Thafar is a settlement in Shabwah, Yemen, at 717 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ataq, 80 km to the northwest. The national capital Sanaa is about 375 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mayfa'Ah, 13 km away.
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
14° 14' 0" N, 47° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 717 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 14:23
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Thafar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thafar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.1 | 1.0 | 103 | 63 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.0 | 54 | 37 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 173.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 6.3 | 132 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 816.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 90 | 71 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.1 | 299 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 40 | 42 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 171.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 6.0 | 126 | 32 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 802.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 87 | 70 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 84.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 0.9 | 260 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 0.9 | 70 | 47 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 170.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 5.9 | 126 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 800.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 122 | 82 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 82.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 1.3 | 290 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Thafar?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.3 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 Thafar today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Thafar?
Local time is 14:23. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Thafar?
Thafar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Thafar?
DEM 717 m.
Where is Thafar located?
It is at 14.23333, 47.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thafar in?
It is in Yemen.