Location & Surroundings
Qaḩţān is a tribal area in Saudi Arabia, at 1,682 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sarat 'Abidah, 80 km to the southwest. The national capital Riyadh is about 745 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Khamis Mushait Air Base, 89 km away.
Also known as: Kaḥṭān
Overview
Qaḩţān is a tribal area.
It is located in Saudi Arabia.
The elevation is around 1,682 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Saudi Arabia
- Located in Saudi Arabia
- Type tribal area (TRB)
- a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 42' 0" N, 43° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1682 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
- Local time 23:51
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Qahtan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Qahtan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.5 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
7.6 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 28.5 | 7.6 | 94 | 17 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 5.9 | 108 | 26 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 3.6 | 150 | 32 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 7.8 | 134 | 22 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 138.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 6.5 | 96 | 15 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 799.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 5.3 | 119 | 25 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 3.5 | 150 | 30 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 7.1 | 129 | 18 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 140.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 6.1 | 116 | 10 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 813.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 3.7 | 135 | 19 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 107.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 3.3 | 173 | 24 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 5.8 | 149 | 18 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 139.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.7 | 3.9 | 82 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 807.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Qahtan?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.5 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 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 Qahtan today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Qahtan?
Local time is 23:51. Time zone: Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Qahtan?
Qahtan is a tribal area.
What is the elevation of Qahtan?
DEM 1,682 m.
Where is Qahtan located?
It is at 18.70000, 43.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Qahtan in?
It is in Saudi Arabia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry