Location & Surroundings
Rahma is a settlement in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 204 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ayoun El Atrous, 14 km to the west. The national capital Nouakchott is about 705 km to the west. The nearest airport is Aioun el Atrouss Airport, 18 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
16° 38' 2" N, 9° 29' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 204 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 179 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:50
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rahma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rahma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 41.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 30.6 to 41.8 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
41.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 41.8 | 2.7 | 11 | 13 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.3 | 6.8 | 241 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 9.4 | 252 | 59 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.3 | 6.4 | 261 | 30 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 486.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 40.3 | 5.5 | 247 | 22 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 654.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.7 | 8.0 | 235 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 8.7 | 244 | 62 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.6 | 4.8 | 260 | 35 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 482.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 38.6 | 5.5 | 263 | 26 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 647.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 6.6 | 221 | 37 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 7.5 | 205 | 70 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.4 | 5.2 | 201 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 433.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.6 | 4.3 | 179 | 35 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 570.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rahma?
Now 41.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 30.6 to 41.8 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Rahma today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Rahma?
Local time is 01:50. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Rahma?
Rahma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rahma?
DEM 204 m.
Where is Rahma located?
It is at 16.63401, -9.49141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rahma in?
It is in Mauritania.