Location & Surroundings
Abū Ḩamad is a settlement in River Nile, Sudan, at 317 m elevation. The nearest larger town is El Bauga, about 155 km to the southeast. The national capital Khartoum is about 450 km to the south. The nearest airport is Merowe Airport, about 195 km away.
Also known as: Abu Hamed
Overview
Abu Hamad is town of the state of River Nile, Sudan — AR مدينة سودانية في ولاية نهر النيل.
It is located in River Nile, Sudan.
The population is about 50,000.
Also known as: AR ابو حمد, مدينة ابوحمد
Basic Data
- Country Sudan
- Located in River Nile
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 32' 0" N, 33° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 317 m
- Timezone Africa/Khartoum
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,119 p/km²
- Built-up 20.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (SDG)
- Phone Prefix +249
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:27
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Abu Hamad
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abu Hamad, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 44.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.1 to 44.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
44.0 C
Wind
5.3 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,007.0 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 | 44.0 | 5.3 | 87 | 9 | 1,007.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.3 | 5.9 | 7 | 12 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 226.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 4.5 | 16 | 19 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 5.4 | 55 | 16 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 84.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 43.5 | 4.8 | 56 | 9 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 834.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.3 | 4.3 | 35 | 13 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 224.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 6.8 | 8 | 19 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 5.5 | 50 | 16 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 83.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 43.8 | 5.0 | 87 | 8 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 838.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 3.3 | 28 | 12 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 223.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 5.7 | 24 | 19 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.3 | 6.3 | 75 | 16 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 43.3 | 2.7 | 86 | 8 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 836.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abu Hamad?
Now 44.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.1 to 44.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 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 Abu Hamad today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Abu Hamad?
Local time is 00:27. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Abu Hamad?
Abu Hamad is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abu Hamad?
DEM 317 m.
Where is Abu Hamad located?
It is at 19.53333, 33.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abu Hamad in?
It is in Sudan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Abu Hamad