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Mosul

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Location & Surroundings

Mosul is a city in Nineveh, Iraq with 1,683,000 inhabitants, at 228 m elevation. The national capital Baghdad is about 355 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mosul International Airport, 4 km away.

Also known as: الموصل · モースル · Mosoel · Mossul · 摩苏尔 · Мосул

Overview

Mosul is city in northern Iraq and capital of Nineveh Province — AR مدينة عراقية ومركز محافظة نينوى.

It is located in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.

The population is about 1,792,000 (2023).

It covers about 180 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 223 metre.

Also known as: Mosūl

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Basic Data

  • Country Iraq
  • Located in Nineveh Governorate
  • Area 180 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 20' 6" N, 43° 7' 8" E
  • Elevation DEM: 228 m
  • Timezone Asia/Baghdad
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,683,000
  • Pop. Density 44,431 p/km²
  • Built-up 35.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dinar (IQD)
  • Phone Prefix +964

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Alternate Names

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الموصل
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モースル
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Mosoel
pt de it lmo scn ca
Mossul
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摩苏尔
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Мосул
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मोसुल
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Mossoul
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Musul
ko
모술
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מוסול
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Mosula
eo
Mosulo
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Μοσούλη
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Moszul
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Mosulas
arc
ܡܘܨܠ
ckb
مووسڵ
pnb ur
موصل
yi
מאסול
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Musił
Mousl
Al Mosul
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موسڵ
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Мосул хот
pa
ਮੋਸਲ
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موصول
diq
Musıl
hy
Մոսուլ
ka
მოსული
ky
Мосeл
ml
മൊസൂൾ
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மோசுல்
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โมซูล
yue
摩蘇爾
Al Mawşil
Al Mūşil
Moussoul

Weather in Mosul

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mosul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 459 W/m2.

Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 21.0 2.9 334 56 1,014.3 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 23.1 4.5 67 48 1,014.3 0.10 / 0.10 78 55.7 n/a
12h 27.4 2.6 118 32 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 459.5 n/a
18h 23.4 1.9 142 43 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 40 52.9 n/a
Tomorrow 19.8 0.8 137 63 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 22.2 2.6 100 51 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 99 63.1 n/a
36h 24.2 3.2 270 41 1,014.9 0.05 / 0.05 70 285.7 n/a
42h 20.4 2.8 292 53 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 26 30.6 n/a
Saturday 18.0 3.1 309 62 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 19.5 1.7 322 52 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 53.4 n/a
60h 23.5 2.1 290 38 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 81 496.2 n/a
66h 20.6 1.7 296 49 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 47.6 n/a
Sunday 18.8 2.1 355 54 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mosul?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 459 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 Mosul today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Mosul?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mosul?
Mosul is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mosul?
Population about 1,683,000.
What is the elevation of Mosul?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Mosul located?
It is at 36.33500, 43.11889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mosul in?
It is in Iraq.

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Last updated 2024-02-14
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