Location & Surroundings
Bêstane is a settlement in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, at 1,258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baynjiwayn, 14 km to the south. The national capital Baghdad is about 300 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sulaymaniyah International Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Bistan · Baystanah · Bestana · بێستانە
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
35° 44' 40" N, 45° 54' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1258 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 342 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Bêstane
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بێستانە
Weather in Bestane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bestane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 31.2 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
6.3 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 30.7 | 6.3 | 275 | 10 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 2.2 | 14 | 22 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 147.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 2.5 | 41 | 26 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 2.3 | 51 | 23 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 170.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 4.4 | 214 | 10 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 805.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 3.4 | 49 | 31 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 145.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 2.8 | 46 | 49 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 64 | 32 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 167.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.0 | 7.5 | 218 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 801.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 2.5 | 69 | 38 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 135.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 2.4 | 65 | 41 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 0.5 | 208 | 19 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 167.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 6.2 | 260 | 12 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 799.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bestane?
Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 31.2 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 806 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 Bestane today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Bestane?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bestane?
Bestane is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bestane?
DEM 1,258 m.
Where is Bestane located?
It is at 35.74432, 45.90388 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bestane in?
It is in Iraq.