Location & Surroundings
Awkar is a settlement in Trarza, Mauritania, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boutilimitt, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Nouakchott is about 155 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Boutilimit, 5 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° 30' 48" N, 14° 38' 33" W
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 292 p/km²
- Built-up 9.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:44
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Awkar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Awkar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 33.3 | 4.1 | 79 | 19 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 4.1 | 86 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.6 | 7.6 | 92 | 16 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 346.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.8 | 4.9 | 65 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 535.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 5.9 | 61 | 21 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 4.9 | 73 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.8 | 6.9 | 78 | 10 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 301.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 5.4 | 44 | 9 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 498.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.0 | 4.3 | 46 | 13 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 4.4 | 43 | 16 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.8 | 6.3 | 67 | 11 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 381.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.8 | 5.0 | 43 | 11 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 580.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.3 | 4.1 | 39 | 18 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 1.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Awkar?
Now 33.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 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 Awkar today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Awkar?
Local time is 09:44. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Awkar?
Awkar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Awkar?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Awkar located?
It is at 17.51320, -14.64252 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Awkar in?
It is in Mauritania.