Location & Surroundings
Al Arāk is a settlement in Northern State, Sudan, at 248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Merowe, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Khartoum is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Merowe Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: El Arag · El Arak
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
18° 12' 0" N, 31° 37' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 248 m
- Timezone Africa/Khartoum
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 949 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Pound (SDG)
- Phone Prefix +249
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:47
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Al Arak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Al Arak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.2 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
4.2 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.5 | 4.2 | 4 | 21 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 5.1 | 27 | 27 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.2 | 4.0 | 20 | 19 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 699.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 6.9 | 1 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 157.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 7.3 | 12 | 30 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 8.5 | 25 | 30 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 54.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 8.7 | 12 | 13 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 713.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 7.5 | 6 | 20 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 160.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 6.9 | 13 | 31 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 7.5 | 22 | 30 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 6.5 | 3 | 13 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 717.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 5.1 | 354 | 22 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 153.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.4 | 5.8 | 7 | 31 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Al Arak?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.2 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 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 Al Arak today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Al Arak?
Local time is 12:47. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Al Arak?
Al Arak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Al Arak?
DEM 248 m.
Where is Al Arak located?
It is at 18.20000, 31.61667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Al Arak in?
It is in Sudan.