Location & Surroundings
Khoroûfa is a water well in Mauritania, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mederdra, 45 km to the south. The national capital Nouakchott is 88 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport, about 110 km away.
Basic Data
- Type well (WLL)
- a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
Geography
-
Coordinates
17° 19' 0" N, 15° 46' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 33 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 14:07
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other wells nearby
Nearby
Weather in Khoroufa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Khoroufa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
5.4 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 25.7 | 5.4 | 336 | 70 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 2.8 | 333 | 29 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 356.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 6.0 | 296 | 42 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 502.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 5.0 | 321 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 4.2 | 339 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 3.0 | 7 | 35 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 369.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 6.4 | 324 | 37 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 601.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 5.4 | 335 | 59 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.1 | 5.3 | 355 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 5.3 | 12 | 37 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 352.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 6.6 | 336 | 39 | 1,012.5 | 0.42 / 0.43 | 6 | 581.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 5.9 | 337 | 66 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.9 | 3.8 | 15 | 58 | 1,013.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Khoroufa?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Khoroufa today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Khoroufa?
Local time is 14:07. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Khoroufa?
Khoroufa is a well.
What is the elevation of Khoroufa?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Khoroufa located?
It is at 17.31667, -15.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Khoroufa in?
It is in Mauritania.