Location & Surroundings
Ma‘kāl is a settlement in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, at 587 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riyadh, 7 km to the north. The nearest airport is Riyadh Air Base, 10 km away.
Also known as: المعكال · معكال · Al Ma‘kāl
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 37' 18" N, 46° 42' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 587 m
- Timezone Asia/Riyadh
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,367 p/km²
- Built-up 28.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rial (SAR)
- Phone Prefix +966
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:55
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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المعكال
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معكال
Weather in Ma`kal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ma`kal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.4 to 41.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 35.9 | 2.2 | 298 | 10 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 41.1 | 5.3 | 41 | 6 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 851.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 4.2 | 55 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 0.4 | 251 | 16 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.3 | 3.3 | 334 | 10 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 41.3 | 5.5 | 46 | 6 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 850.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 3.6 | 40 | 10 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 0.6 | 29 | 14 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.1 | 2.4 | 12 | 10 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 175.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 40.8 | 5.4 | 69 | 6 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 850.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 3.9 | 56 | 11 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 1.5 | 359 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.9 | 1.3 | 123 | 10 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ma`kal?
Now 35.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.4 to 41.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 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 Ma`kal today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ma`kal?
Local time is 15:55. Time zone: Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ma`kal?
Ma`kal is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Ma`kal?
DEM 587 m.
Where is Ma`kal located?
It is at 24.62161, 46.71505 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ma`kal in?
It is in Saudi Arabia.