Location & Surroundings
Arafatt is a settlement in Assaba, Mauritania, at 92 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kiffa, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Nouakchott is about 505 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kiffa Airport, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 26' 13" N, 11° 32' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 92 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:36
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Arafatt
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arafatt, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.8 to 41.5 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 31.8 | 2.6 | 263 | 52 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.9 | 2.8 | 29 | 23 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 316.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 41.5 | 2.8 | 42 | 15 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 672.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 6.9 | 226 | 37 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 7.0 | 260 | 56 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.5 | 5.0 | 265 | 31 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 445.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 40.2 | 3.4 | 242 | 22 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 662.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.6 | 9.7 | 232 | 46 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.6 | 9.0 | 233 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 8.4 | 261 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 453.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.0 | 5.5 | 260 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 660.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 8.7 | 228 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.0 | 7.7 | 251 | 67 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arafatt?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.8 to 41.5 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Arafatt today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Arafatt?
Local time is 11:36. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Arafatt?
Arafatt is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Arafatt?
DEM 92 m.
Where is Arafatt located?
It is at 16.43685, -11.54427 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arafatt in?
It is in Mauritania.