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Point Central

AR Pointe de Cansado

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Location & Surroundings

Pointe de Cansado is a point in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania, at 28 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nouadhibou, 10 km to the north. The national capital Nouakchott is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nouadhibou International Airport, 8 km away.

Overview

Pointe de Cansado is AR رأس في موريتانيا.

It is located in Mauritania.

Basic Data

  • Country Mauritania
  • Type point (PT)
  • a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape

Geography

  • Coordinates
    20° 51' 17" N, 17° 1' 42" W
  • Elevation DEM: 28 m
  • Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,441 p/km²
  • Built-up 12.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
  • Phone Prefix +222

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Weather in Point Central

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Point Central, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 23.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.

Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
7.2 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 23.1 7.2 359 87 1,015.7 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 22.9 6.3 351 87 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
12h 22.9 6.4 326 89 1,016.3 0.13 / 0.13 36 405.2 n/a
18h 23.2 7.9 327 88 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.10 72 693.0 n/a
Tomorrow 23.3 7.2 344 87 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 65 14.1 n/a
30h 23.7 5.9 347 80 1,013.6 0.05 / 0.05 100 0.0 n/a
36h 27.4 4.5 355 61 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 4 409.8 n/a
42h 26.0 11.3 344 63 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 3 725.6 n/a
Thursday 25.5 9.9 8 62 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 64 14.7 n/a
54h 24.0 8.9 7 70 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
60h 24.2 7.0 339 74 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 417.8 n/a
66h 22.6 12.2 345 85 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 742.0 n/a
Friday 22.1 11.2 2 84 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 14.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Point Central?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 23.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Point Central today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 19:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Point Central?
Local time is 09:33. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Point Central?
Point Central is a point.
What is the elevation of Point Central?
DEM 28 m.
Where is Point Central located?
It is at 20.85468, -17.02825 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Point Central in?
It is in Mauritania.

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Last updated 2014-10-17
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2380623