Location & Surroundings
Gilas is a settlement in Northern State, Sudan, at 247 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Merowe, 48 km to the northeast. The national capital Khartoum is about 305 km to the south. The nearest airport is Merowe Airport, 48 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
18° 7' 0" N, 31° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 247 m
- Timezone Africa/Khartoum
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Pound (SDG)
- Phone Prefix +249
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:44
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Gilas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gilas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 42.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.7 to 42.8 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
42.6 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,006.4 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 42.6 | 4.4 | 31 | 10 | 1,006.4 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.8 | 5.6 | 5 | 14 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 228.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 5.4 | 22 | 20 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 9.4 | 35 | 21 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 73.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 42.8 | 5.8 | 38 | 10 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 822.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.6 | 5.5 | 11 | 13 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 6.9 | 38 | 17 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 7.9 | 51 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 43.4 | 6.6 | 41 | 9 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 819.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 5.2 | 16 | 12 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 225.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 7.1 | 44 | 15 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 7.1 | 60 | 18 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 43.7 | 4.9 | 37 | 8 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 819.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gilas?
Now 42.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.7 to 42.8 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 Gilas today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Gilas?
Local time is 19:44. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gilas?
Gilas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gilas?
DEM 247 m.
Where is Gilas located?
It is at 18.11667, 31.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gilas in?
It is in Sudan.