Location & Surroundings
Shawkat is a settlement in Wasit, Iraq, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is An Nu'maniyah, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Baghdad is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Al Najaf International Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: شوكة
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
32° 35' 19" N, 45° 27' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 23 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:09
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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شوكة
Weather in Shawkat
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shawkat, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.1 to 37.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
7.5 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,015.1 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 | 31.6 | 7.5 | 332 | 28 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 7.0 | 358 | 31 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 7.4 | 349 | 27 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.8 | 7.9 | 334 | 18 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 562.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 4.3 | 336 | 26 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 7.5 | 333 | 32 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 9.9 | 7 | 22 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.3 | 5.6 | 335 | 15 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 573.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.8 | 4.5 | 336 | 24 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 55.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 4.7 | 348 | 32 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.6 | 4.0 | 345 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 80.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 6.0 | 333 | 19 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 651.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.7 | 3.7 | 358 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 65.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shawkat?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.1 to 37.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Shawkat today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Shawkat?
Local time is 03:09. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shawkat?
Shawkat is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shawkat?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Shawkat located?
It is at 32.58855, 45.46573 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shawkat in?
It is in Iraq.