Location & Surroundings
Al ‘Arqūb is a settlement in Northeastern Governorate, Oman, at 349 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Adam, 52 km to the west. The national capital Muscat is about 130 km to the north. The nearest airport is Adam Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: العرقوب
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 29' 40" N, 58° 0' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 349 m
- Timezone Asia/Muscat
- Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 242 p/km²
- Built-up 15.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rial (OMR)
- Phone Prefix +968
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:36
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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العرقوب
Weather in Al `Arqub
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Al `Arqub, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 44.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,006.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 34.9 | 1.7 | 156 | 23 | 1,006.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 1.0 | 117 | 48 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.0 | 1.7 | 170 | 25 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 276.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 44.4 | 2.4 | 271 | 9 | 1,001.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 845.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 3.3 | 134 | 47 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 1.2 | 150 | 56 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 1.9 | 95 | 25 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 274.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 42.0 | 7.0 | 150 | 15 | 1,002.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 834.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 2.7 | 143 | 60 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 145 | 77 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 3.3 | 128 | 44 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 239.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.7 | 6.2 | 142 | 20 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 785.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 4.3 | 135 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 68.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Al `Arqub?
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 44.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 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 Al `Arqub today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Al `Arqub?
Local time is 08:36. Time zone: Asia/Muscat (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is Al `Arqub?
Al `Arqub is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Al `Arqub?
DEM 349 m.
Where is Al `Arqub located?
It is at 22.49458, 58.01623 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Al `Arqub in?
It is in Oman.