Location & Surroundings
Shaqq al Bashām is a settlement in Northern Darfur, Sudan, at 472 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ghubaysh, 48 km to the northeast. The national capital Khartoum is about 720 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is El Daein Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Shaqq el Basham
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
11° 49' 0" N, 27° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 472 m
- Timezone Africa/Khartoum
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (SDG)
- Phone Prefix +249
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:40
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shaqq al Basham
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaqq al Basham, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 38.6 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
8.1 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 28.4 | 8.1 | 31 | 14 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.6 | 5.3 | 68 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 783.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 4.7 | 43 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 223.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 4.4 | 101 | 18 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 1.5 | 87 | 26 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 46.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.0 | 4.0 | 82 | 9 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 731.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.3 | 81 | 14 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 220.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 5.5 | 27 | 18 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.0 | 8.6 | 41 | 17 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.9 | 7.5 | 44 | 10 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 782.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 5.8 | 26 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 230.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 6.2 | 25 | 20 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.6 | 8.9 | 32 | 19 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 51.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaqq al Basham?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 38.6 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 Shaqq al Basham today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Shaqq al Basham?
Local time is 18:40. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shaqq al Basham?
Shaqq al Basham is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaqq al Basham?
DEM 472 m.
Where is Shaqq al Basham located?
It is at 11.81667, 27.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaqq al Basham in?
It is in Sudan.