Location & Surroundings
El Foujj is a valley in Inchiri, Mauritania, at 89 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tichla, about 115 km to the northeast. The national capital Nouakchott is about 295 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nouadhibou International Airport, about 155 km away.
Also known as: Oued el Foujj
Overview
El Foujj is AR وادي في موريتانيا.
It is located in Inchiri, Mauritania.
Basic Data
- Country Mauritania
- Located in Inchiri
- Type wadi (WAD)
- a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 43' 40" N, 15° 33' 18" W
- Elevation DEM: 89 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:01
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in El Foujj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Foujj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 34.0 | 3.8 | 340 | 29 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.4 | 3.8 | 298 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 668.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 6.1 | 332 | 40 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 5.5 | 345 | 43 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 6.4 | 5 | 24 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 288.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 39.2 | 3.5 | 348 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 665.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 7.9 | 343 | 39 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 6.3 | 13 | 43 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.0 | 6.0 | 56 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 361.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 40.5 | 2.1 | 108 | 12 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 676.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 7.5 | 350 | 31 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 5.6 | 18 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 40.2 | 7.8 | 102 | 12 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 410.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Foujj?
Now 34.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 El Foujj today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in El Foujj?
Local time is 20:01. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is El Foujj?
El Foujj is a wadi.
What is the elevation of El Foujj?
DEM 89 m.
Where is El Foujj located?
It is at 20.72772, -15.55487 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Foujj in?
It is in Mauritania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry