Location & Surroundings
Mekirdan is a settlement in Erbil, Iraq, at 372 m elevation. The nearest larger town is 'Aqrah, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Baghdad is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Erbil International Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: مكردان · Qaryat Mākirdā · قرية ماكردا · مەكردان · Makrdan · Makirdān
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° 36' 19" N, 44° 5' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 372 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 200 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:17
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:05
- Day length 10 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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مكردان
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مەكردان
Weather in Mekirdan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mekirdan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 18.3 | 0.4 | 194 | 51 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 1.3 | 53 | 57 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 56 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 3.1 | 228 | 34 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 480.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.5 | 134 | 50 | 1,014.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 12 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 1.4 | 94 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.30 / 0.31 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 215 | 65 | 1,015.1 | 1.02 / 1.33 | 56 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 3.5 | 241 | 48 | 1,013.0 | 4.28 / 5.61 | 7 | 473.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.9 | 0.7 | 99 | 73 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 2.34 | 100 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 0.9 | 52 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 0.7 | 31 | 69 | 1,016.1 | 0.29 / 1.88 | 100 | 33.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 158 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 2.33 / 4.21 | 100 | 195.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.0 | 1.5 | 171 | 78 | 1,015.2 | 2.15 / 6.36 | 24 | 22.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mekirdan?
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Mekirdan today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Mekirdan?
Local time is 05:17. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mekirdan?
Mekirdan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mekirdan?
DEM 372 m.
Where is Mekirdan located?
It is at 36.60529, 44.09557 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mekirdan in?
It is in Iraq.