Location & Surroundings
Kiffa is a stream in Assaba, Mauritania, at 99 m elevation. The national capital Nouakchott is about 525 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kiffa Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Kîfa
Overview
Kiffa is AR وادي في موريتانيا.
It is located in Mauritania.
Basic Data
- Country Mauritania
- 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
16° 24' 30" N, 11° 21' 52" W
- Elevation DEM: 99 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 09:05
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kiffa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiffa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.4 to 36.8 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
7.7 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
0.36 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 | 32.3 | 7.7 | 205 | 57 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 6.0 | 231 | 69 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 5.2 | 228 | 38 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 345.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.8 | 3.8 | 179 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 641.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 5.2 | 205 | 45 | 1,011.9 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 98 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 2.6 | 242 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 7.80 / 8.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 2.2 | 217 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 302.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 2.2 | 174 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 520.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.2 | 6.1 | 208 | 59 | 1,014.2 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 5.2 | 248 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 2.87 / 3.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 4.7 | 290 | 51 | 1,014.9 | 0.54 / 3.66 | 94 | 373.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.3 | 4.2 | 302 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 613.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 5.4 | 307 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 79 | 3.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiffa?
Now 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.4 to 36.8 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kiffa today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kiffa?
Local time is 09:05. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kiffa?
Kiffa is a wadi.
What is the elevation of Kiffa?
DEM 99 m.
Where is Kiffa located?
It is at 16.40840, -11.36450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiffa in?
It is in Mauritania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry