Location & Surroundings

Bi’r Shaqrā’ is a well in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia, at 935 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Madinah, 83 km to the southwest. The national capital Riyadh is about 650 km to the east. The nearest airport is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport, 70 km away.

Also known as: Bi’r Shaqrah · Shaqra

Basic Data

  • Type well (WLL)
  • a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface

Geography

  • Coordinates
    24° 55' 0" N, 40° 16' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 935 m
  • Timezone Asia/Riyadh
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Rial (SAR)
  • Phone Prefix +966

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Bi’r Shaqrah
Shaqra
Bi’r Shaqrā’

Weather in Bi'r Shaqra'

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

Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 38.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 813 W/m2.

Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 31.7 0.9 357 10 1,011.0 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 28.4 3.8 358 17 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
12h 31.2 1.9 161 13 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 2 121.4 n/a
18h 38.6 4.1 201 8 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 58 812.8 n/a
Tomorrow 33.1 5.8 318 13 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 136.2 n/a
30h 27.7 3.0 346 19 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 32.5 3.5 13 15 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 119.3 n/a
42h 37.9 4.2 199 9 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 66 804.5 n/a
Thursday 31.9 8.2 315 16 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 120.0 n/a
54h 26.3 3.9 28 23 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
60h 31.1 5.1 24 14 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 119.0 n/a
66h 36.8 0.9 127 10 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 85 795.8 n/a
Friday 31.8 4.5 304 14 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 97 137.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bi'r Shaqra'?
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 38.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 813 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 Bi'r Shaqra' today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Bi'r Shaqra'?
Local time is 07:04. Time zone: Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bi'r Shaqra'?
Bi'r Shaqra' is a well.
What is the elevation of Bi'r Shaqra'?
DEM 935 m.
Where is Bi'r Shaqra' located?
It is at 24.91667, 40.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bi'r Shaqra' in?
It is in Saudi Arabia.

Sources

Last updated 2020-06-10
geonames https://www.geonames.org/102169

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