Location & Surroundings

Khor Atar is a wadi in Upper Nile, South Sudan, at 396 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malakal, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Juba is about 500 km to the south. The nearest airport is Malakal Airport, 36 km away.

Also known as: Khor Diar · Khor Attar · Khawr ‘Aţār

Overview

Khor Atar is watercourse in South Sudan.

It is located in Upper Nile, South Sudan.

The elevation is around 396 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country South Sudan
  • Located in Upper Nile
  • Type wadi (WAD)
  • a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 20' 11" N, 31° 25' 8" E
  • Elevation DEM: 396 m
  • Timezone Africa/Juba
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Pound (SSP)
  • Phone Prefix +211

Sun & Local Time

Other wadis nearby

Nearby

Alternate Names

Khor Diar
Khor Attar
Khawr ‘Aţār

Weather in Khor Atar

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Khor Atar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.

Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (23 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 27.4 1.6 23 54 1,009.9 - / 0.00 61 0.0 n/a
6h 24.4 1.2 107 69 1,009.1 0.10 / 0.10 100 0.0 n/a
12h 29.7 2.0 135 51 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 78.5 n/a
18h 37.7 3.5 117 27 1,005.7 0.00 / 0.00 87 801.7 n/a
Tomorrow 27.5 2.1 128 54 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 96 208.9 n/a
30h 25.0 1.1 181 64 1,007.5 0.01 / 0.01 7 0.0 n/a
36h 29.6 2.5 157 53 1,010.5 0.04 / 0.06 8 78.1 n/a
42h 34.4 2.2 140 40 1,006.0 0.00 / 0.00 84 596.4 n/a
Friday 26.1 4.3 141 70 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 72 152.8 n/a
54h 24.4 2.0 137 63 1,007.6 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
60h 24.7 1.5 313 72 1,012.0 0.29 / 0.29 99 14.2 n/a
66h 33.4 3.1 192 43 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.14 52 493.6 n/a
Saturday 25.8 2.3 179 65 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.13 100 173.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Khor Atar?
Now 27.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 Khor Atar today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Khor Atar?
Local time is 06:44. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Khor Atar?
Khor Atar is a wadi.
What is the elevation of Khor Atar?
DEM 396 m.
Where is Khor Atar located?
It is at 9.33631, 31.41890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Khor Atar in?
It is in South Sudan.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2012-01-19
geonames https://www.geonames.org/378239

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