Location & Surroundings
Shaykh ‘Abbās is a settlement in Diyala, Iraq, at 144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kelar, 31 km to the north. The national capital Baghdad is about 135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Salum, 50 km away.
Also known as: شيخ عباس · Shaikh ‘Abbas · Ash Shaykh ‘Abbās · Sheykh ‘Abbās
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
34° 21' 32" N, 45° 14' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 144 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 304 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:43
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:03
- Day length 10 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
شيخ عباس
Weather in Shaykh 'Abbas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaykh 'Abbas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.3 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.31 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 | 23.0 | 1.9 | 167 | 54 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 2.0 | 95 | 68 | 1,015.0 | 2.19 / 2.19 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 111 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 63.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 6.5 | 191 | 40 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 418.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 5.8 | 39 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 2.11 / 2.31 | 86 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 3.6 | 136 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 2.98 / 5.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 4.0 | 57 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 4.50 | 100 | 25.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 4.6 | 137 | 49 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 2.27 | 40 | 267.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.5 | 2.1 | 236 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 0.17 / 2.45 | 0 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 2.3 | 158 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 2.66 / 5.11 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 3.9 | 186 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 59 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 6.8 | 262 | 46 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 2 | 404.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 3.7 | 296 | 50 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 1 | 41.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaykh 'Abbas?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.3 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shaykh 'Abbas today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Shaykh 'Abbas?
Local time is 05:43. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shaykh 'Abbas?
Shaykh 'Abbas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaykh 'Abbas?
DEM 144 m.
Where is Shaykh 'Abbas located?
It is at 34.35899, 45.23577 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaykh 'Abbas in?
It is in Iraq.