Location & Surroundings
Umm Tarfa is an island in River Nile, Sudan, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ad-Damir, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Khartoum is about 255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Atbara Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Umm Tarfa Island
Basic Data
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 26' 14" N, 33° 52' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 353 m
- Timezone Africa/Khartoum
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Pound (SDG)
- Phone Prefix +249
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:11
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Umm Tarfa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umm Tarfa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 33.0 to 42.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 W/m2.
Temperature
38.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,008.1 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 | 38.5 | 2.9 | 196 | 21 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 5.8 | 194 | 36 | 1,008.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 3.2 | 224 | 28 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 42.6 | 2.1 | 97 | 15 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 840.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.6 | 1.6 | 82 | 17 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 229.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.5 | 4.3 | 311 | 19 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.3 | 2.8 | 357 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 44.8 | 4.6 | 77 | 8 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 856.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 40.7 | 4.4 | 97 | 10 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 233.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.3 | 4.4 | 84 | 13 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 6.3 | 220 | 23 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 43.9 | 3.3 | 134 | 10 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 829.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 39.8 | 4.5 | 98 | 13 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 204.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umm Tarfa?
Now 38.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 33.0 to 42.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 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 Umm Tarfa today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Umm Tarfa?
Local time is 07:11. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Umm Tarfa?
Umm Tarfa is a island.
What is the elevation of Umm Tarfa?
DEM 353 m.
Where is Umm Tarfa located?
It is at 17.43722, 33.87556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umm Tarfa in?
It is in Sudan.