Location & Surroundings
Ar Riyāḑ is a settlement in Dakahlia, Egypt, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafr al Kurdi, 3 km to the east. The national capital Cairo is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matar as Salihiyah, 50 km away.
Also known as: الرياض · Mît el Qummuṣ · El-Riyâd · Mīt al Qamaş · Ar-Riyāḍ
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
31° 9' 30" N, 31° 44' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Africa/Cairo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22,159 p/km²
- Built-up 43.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (EGP)
- Phone Prefix +20
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:18
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 16:56
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
الرياض
Weather in Ar Riyad
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ar Riyad, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,021.2 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 | 26.8 | 4.3 | 34 | 41 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 3.0 | 18 | 76 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 2.5 | 22 | 81 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 2.4 | 17 | 67 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 27.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 4.5 | 31 | 43 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 517.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 2.5 | 17 | 74 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.7 | 353 | 80 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 321 | 67 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 26.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 4.9 | 354 | 40 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 488.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 2.5 | 353 | 73 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 1.9 | 319 | 85 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.7 | 303 | 75 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 26.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 5.2 | 359 | 44 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 516.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ar Riyad?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 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 Ar Riyad today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Ar Riyad?
Local time is 23:18. Time zone: Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ar Riyad?
Ar Riyad is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ar Riyad?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Ar Riyad located?
It is at 31.15824, 31.73762 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ar Riyad in?
It is in Egypt.