Location & Surroundings
Rakayan is a pond in Unity, South Sudan, at 398 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abyei, 63 km to the west. The national capital Juba is about 590 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Heglig Airport, 70 km away.
Basic Data
- Type pond (PND)
- a small standing waterbody
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 29' 58" N, 29° 0' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 398 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
- Local time 10:19
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Rakayan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakayan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (338 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.7 | 1.7 | 338 | 48 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 1.7 | 326 | 45 | 1,010.2 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 64 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 2.8 | 222 | 23 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 547.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 1.0 | 214 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 225.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 1.8 | 231 | 47 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 1.4 | 332 | 34 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 40.3 | 3.6 | 78 | 15 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 816.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 1.9 | 103 | 32 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 227.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.7 | 1.0 | 325 | 46 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 2.1 | 211 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 4 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.8 | 1.5 | 66 | 27 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 703.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 1.8 | 202 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 89 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.9 | 1.7 | 227 | 64 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakayan?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Rakayan today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Rakayan?
Local time is 10:19. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rakayan?
Rakayan is a pond.
What is the elevation of Rakayan?
DEM 398 m.
Where is Rakayan located?
It is at 9.49935, 29.00550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakayan in?
It is in South Sudan.