Location & Surroundings
Râs el Fich is a marsh(es) in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nioro, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Nouakchott is about 755 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioro Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Râs el Fich is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Mauritania.
Basic Data
- Country Mauritania
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 27' 49" N, 9° 27' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 196 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 00:31
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Nearby
Weather in Ras el Fich
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ras el Fich, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 394 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 34.9 | 4.0 | 41 | 15 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 3.8 | 73 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 3.7 | 75 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 8.0 | 87 | 12 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 394.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 3.4 | 86 | 15 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 376.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ras el Fich?
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 394 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 Ras el Fich today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Ras el Fich?
Local time is 00:31. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Ras el Fich?
Ras el Fich is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Ras el Fich?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Ras el Fich located?
It is at 15.46375, -9.45032 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ras el Fich in?
It is in Mauritania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry