Location & Surroundings
Kathīb al Firdān is a dune(s) in Ismailia, Egypt, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ismailia, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Cairo is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matar as Salihiyah, 29 km away.
Also known as: Katîb el-Firdân
Overview
Kathīb al Firdān is a desert.
It is located in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt.
The elevation is around 5 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Egypt
- Located in Ismailia Governorate
- Type dune(s) (DUNE)
- a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
Geography
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Coordinates
30° 40' 47" N, 32° 18' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Africa/Cairo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (EGP)
- Phone Prefix +20
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:16
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kathib al Firdan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kathib al Firdan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
4.9 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
61 %
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 | 26.2 | 4.9 | 289 | 61 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 7.2 | 346 | 30 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 751.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 5.1 | 357 | 55 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 212.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 310 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.2 | 281 | 61 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 6.3 | 359 | 29 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 751.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 3.9 | 15 | 61 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 211.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 316 | 76 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 1.6 | 317 | 65 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 6.5 | 9 | 36 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 748.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 4.0 | 26 | 69 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 209.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 335 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 2.9 | 298 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 54.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kathib al Firdan?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 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 Kathib al Firdan today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kathib al Firdan?
Local time is 19:16. Time zone: Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kathib al Firdan?
Kathib al Firdan is a dune(s).
What is the elevation of Kathib al Firdan?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Kathib al Firdan located?
It is at 30.67972, 32.31111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kathib al Firdan in?
It is in Egypt.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry