Location & Surroundings
Dūnkān is a settlement in Nineveh, Iraq, at 478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinah, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Baghdad is about 400 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bamarni, 46 km away.
Also known as: دونكان · Dakhān
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° 44' 22" N, 43° 0' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 478 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 315 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:55
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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دونكان
Weather in Dunkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dunkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 2.1 | 62 | 26 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.2 | 49 | 30 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 2.5 | 98 | 21 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.8 | 3.7 | 168 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 690.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 3.4 | 61 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 41 | 25 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 0.9 | 219 | 20 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.0 | 3.5 | 211 | 13 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 696.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.8 | 2.3 | 340 | 26 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.9 | 320 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 3.1 | 300 | 28 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 5.7 | 260 | 17 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 696.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.2 | 2.4 | 327 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dunkan?
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Dunkan today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Dunkan?
Local time is 04:55. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Dunkan?
Dunkan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dunkan?
DEM 478 m.
Where is Dunkan located?
It is at 36.73953, 43.00547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dunkan in?
It is in Iraq.