Location & Surroundings
Arava is a settlement in Trarza, Mauritania, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ouad Naga, 16 km to the east. The national capital Nouakchott is 35 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport, 47 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
17° 59' 47" N, 15° 39' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:25
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 19:03
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Arava
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arava, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.0 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
7.4 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 32.0 | 7.4 | 338 | 30 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 5.6 | 344 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 5.9 | 9 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 382.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 8.1 | 307 | 37 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 638.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 6.8 | 314 | 63 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 4.7 | 331 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 2.8 | 339 | 28 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 406.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 6.8 | 281 | 47 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 638.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 6.3 | 312 | 64 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 3.2 | 323 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 3.1 | 297 | 34 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 401.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.7 | 6.2 | 286 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 686.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 5.7 | 318 | 60 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 8.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arava?
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.0 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Arava today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 19:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Arava?
Local time is 11:25. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Arava?
Arava is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arava?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Arava located?
It is at 17.99633, -15.66367 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arava in?
It is in Mauritania.