Location & Surroundings
Foutine is a wetland in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 213 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Djiguenni, 40 km to the east. The national capital Nouakchott is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioro Airport, 73 km away.
Also known as: Mare de Foutin
Overview
Foutine is swamp in Mauritania — AR مستنقع في موريتانيا.
It is located in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania.
The elevation is around 213 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mauritania
- Located in Hodh El Gharbi
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 37' 46" N, 9° 1' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 213 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 08:45
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Foutine
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foutine, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.6 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 29.2 | 4.7 | 56 | 19 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 4.2 | 65 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.6 | 8.2 | 89 | 12 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 4.0 | 98 | 13 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 413.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 4.3 | 97 | 15 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 4.6 | 94 | 14 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.0 | 5.9 | 87 | 6 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 4.2 | 72 | 7 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 544.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 4.3 | 70 | 9 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 4.2 | 81 | 11 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.7 | 4.8 | 76 | 6 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 428.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 3.6 | 27 | 9 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 372.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.8 | 2.9 | 47 | 14 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foutine?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.6 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 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 Foutine today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Foutine?
Local time is 08:45. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Foutine?
Foutine is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Foutine?
DEM 213 m.
Where is Foutine located?
It is at 15.62945, -9.02670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foutine in?
It is in Mauritania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry