Location & Surroundings
Elbasra is a settlement in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 223 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ayoun El Atrous, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Nouakchott is about 685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Aioun el Atrouss Airport, 14 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
16° 36' 12" N, 9° 42' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 223 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:55
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Elbasra
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elbasra, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 29.9 | 1.9 | 356 | 48 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.8 | 3.6 | 18 | 40 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 348.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 2.6 | 77 | 44 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 3.2 | 36 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 5.8 | 67 | 34 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 3.1 | 8 | 29 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 599.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 4.9 | 328 | 37 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 7.4 | 8 | 45 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.7 | 7.6 | 53 | 25 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 425.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.3 | 3.4 | 5 | 22 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 556.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.8 | 5.3 | 6 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.1 | 9.3 | 36 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.4 | 8.4 | 66 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 464.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elbasra?
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 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 Elbasra today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Elbasra?
Local time is 21:55. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Elbasra?
Elbasra is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Elbasra?
DEM 223 m.
Where is Elbasra located?
It is at 16.60332, -9.71262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elbasra in?
It is in Mauritania.