Location & Surroundings
Afūqā is a settlement in Dhofar, Oman, at 568 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salalah, 45 km to the west. The national capital Muscat is about 820 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Salalah Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: أفوقا
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
17° 10' 23" N, 54° 28' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 568 m
- Timezone Asia/Muscat
- Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rial (OMR)
- Phone Prefix +968
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:42
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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أفوقا
Weather in Afuqa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Afuqa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.6 | 186 | 57 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 156 | 87 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 139 | 81 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 1.6 | 93 | 36 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 205.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 3.7 | 173 | 52 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 741.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 150 | 65 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 45.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 122 | 53 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 3.0 | 85 | 34 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 211.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 3.2 | 115 | 42 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 744.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 144 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 121 | 65 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 2.5 | 136 | 35 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 201.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 4.3 | 174 | 52 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 741.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Afuqa?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Afuqa today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Afuqa?
Local time is 03:42. Time zone: Asia/Muscat (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is Afuqa?
Afuqa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Afuqa?
DEM 568 m.
Where is Afuqa located?
It is at 17.17319, 54.48015 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Afuqa in?
It is in Oman.