Location & Surroundings
El Gharrâqa is a wadi in Liban-Nord, Lebanon, at 355 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tripoli, 14 km to the north. The national capital Beirut is 55 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Rene Mouawad Air Base, 35 km away.
Overview
El Gharrâqa is watercourse in Lebanon — AR مجرى مائي في لبنان.
It is located in North Governorate, Lebanon.
Basic Data
- Country Lebanon
- Located in North Governorate
- 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
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Coordinates
34° 18' 17" N, 35° 50' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 355 m
- Timezone Asia/Beirut
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,216 p/km²
- Built-up 16.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (LBP)
- Phone Prefix +961
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:23
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other wadis nearby
Nearby
Weather in El Gharraqa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Gharraqa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 24.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 23.3 | 2.8 | 339 | 46 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 44 | 58 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 1.3 | 84 | 49 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 65 | 36 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 3.1 | 339 | 40 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 632.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 2.2 | 51 | 50 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 114.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 52 | 49 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 10 | 40 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 60.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 2.9 | 332 | 47 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 618.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 2.1 | 46 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 1 | 108.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 46 | 63 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 352 | 54 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 2.6 | 335 | 53 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 614.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Gharraqa?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 24.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 El Gharraqa today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 07m.
What is the local time in El Gharraqa?
Local time is 01:23. Time zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is El Gharraqa?
El Gharraqa is a wadi.
What is the elevation of El Gharraqa?
DEM 355 m.
Where is El Gharraqa located?
It is at 34.30472, 35.83972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Gharraqa in?
It is in Lebanon.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry