Location & Surroundings
W42 is a settlement in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abu Dhabi, 7 km to the east. The nearest airport is Abu Dhabi Bateen Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: غرب 42
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 27' 41" N, 54° 19' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Dubai
- Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,317 p/km²
- Built-up 14.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dirham (AED)
- Phone Prefix +971
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:18
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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غرب 42
Weather in W42
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for W42, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 32.5 to 33.9 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 33.1 | 3.8 | 15 | 71 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 1.3 | 180 | 62 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 3.3 | 221 | 57 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 229.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 5.3 | 337 | 64 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 814.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 3.8 | 19 | 65 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 1.4 | 185 | 58 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 1.6 | 198 | 51 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 231.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.9 | 5.7 | 317 | 60 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 815.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.0 | 6.1 | 339 | 67 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 3.2 | 289 | 66 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 2.2 | 187 | 57 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 231.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 5.3 | 302 | 60 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 819.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.1 | 2.1 | 287 | 62 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in W42?
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 32.5 to 33.9 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 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 W42 today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in W42?
Local time is 08:18. Time zone: Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is W42?
W42 is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of W42?
DEM 18 m.
Where is W42 located?
It is at 24.46134, 54.32399 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is W42 in?
It is in United Arab Emirates.