Location & Surroundings

Glaïbat is a locality in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Djiguenni, 35 km to the east. The national capital Nouakchott is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioro Airport, 78 km away.

Overview

Glaïbat is DE Wasserloch in Mauretanien.

It is located in Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania.

The elevation is around 236 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Mauritania
  • Located in Hodh Ech Chargui
  • Type waterhole(s) (WTRH)
  • a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 38' 57" N, 8° 59' 2" W
  • Elevation DEM: 236 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

Nearby

Weather in Glaibat

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Glaibat, 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 413 W/m2.

Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NE (55 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 55 19 1,013.4 - / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
6h 26.4 4.3 65 21 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
12h 36.6 8.2 89 12 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 379.3 n/a
18h 34.3 4.0 102 13 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 73 412.7 n/a
Tomorrow 28.4 4.3 98 15 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
30h 25.0 4.6 93 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 42 407.9 n/a
42h 32.7 4.2 73 7 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 18 543.8 n/a
Tuesday 27.0 4.4 70 9 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
54h 24.4 4.2 80 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 / 0.00 100 428.8 n/a
66h 33.5 3.5 30 9 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 375.1 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 Glaibat?
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 413 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 Glaibat today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Glaibat?
Local time is 08:19. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Glaibat?
Glaibat is a waterhole(s).
What is the elevation of Glaibat?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Glaibat located?
It is at 15.64927, -8.98399 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Glaibat in?
It is in Mauritania.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2025-06-12
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2379415

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