Location & Surroundings
Meka is a settlement in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 183 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nioro, 38 km to the southeast. The national capital Nouakchott is about 715 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nioro Airport, 39 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
15° 29' 20" N, 9° 49' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 183 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 252 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:40
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Meka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Meka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 28.7 | 3.8 | 38 | 14 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.9 | 75 | 17 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 3.0 | 102 | 12 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 446.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 1.3 | 12 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 547.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 1.9 | 49 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 49 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.8 | 3.6 | 82 | 13 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 402.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 3.3 | 306 | 16 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 491.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.0 | 6.8 | 332 | 30 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 1.3 | 345 | 33 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 5.0 | 22 | 19 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 327.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 3.7 | 358 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 493.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.0 | 2.3 | 96 | 27 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Meka?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Meka today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Meka?
Local time is 09:40. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Meka?
Meka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Meka?
DEM 183 m.
Where is Meka located?
It is at 15.48894, -9.82654 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Meka in?
It is in Mauritania.