Location & Surroundings
Arafī‘ is a settlement in Nineveh, Iraq, at 348 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinjar, 20 km to the north. The national capital Baghdad is about 385 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kamishli, about 115 km away.
Also known as: ارفيع
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
36° 8' 30" N, 41° 54' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 348 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 193 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:04
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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ارفيع
Weather in Arafi'
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arafi', updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.5 to 38.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
38.6 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,007.7 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 38.6 | 5.1 | 300 | 9 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 3.4 | 313 | 14 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 154.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 4.5 | 349 | 16 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 0.8 | 149 | 15 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 126.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.1 | 3.7 | 261 | 10 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 752.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 4.5 | 319 | 16 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 4.2 | 327 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 1.1 | 226 | 16 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.8 | 5.8 | 248 | 10 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 751.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 4.8 | 276 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 149.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 4.5 | 318 | 22 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 3.4 | 285 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.8 | 6.3 | 283 | 13 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 752.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arafi'?
Now 38.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.5 to 38.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Arafi' today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Arafi'?
Local time is 01:04. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Arafi'?
Arafi' is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arafi'?
DEM 348 m.
Where is Arafi' located?
It is at 36.14172, 41.91419 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arafi' in?
It is in Iraq.