Location & Surroundings
Col des Riras is a pass in Ain Defla, Algeria, at 1,119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miliana, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Algiers is 85 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Blida Airport, 52 km away.
Overview
Col des Riras is mountain pass in Aïn Defla Province, Algeria.
It is located in Aïn Defla Province, Algeria.
The elevation is around 1,119 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Algeria
- Located in Aïn Defla Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 20' 42" N, 2° 15' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1119 m
- Timezone Africa/Algiers
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dinar (DZD)
- Phone Prefix +213
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:11
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Col des Riras
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Col des Riras, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 21.1 | 1.6 | 227 | 59 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 1.2 | 259 | 30 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 410.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 2.5 | 46 | 55 | 1,015.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 14 | 318.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 2.5 | 254 | 60 | 1,017.7 | 1.61 / 1.76 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.7 | 309 | 70 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 296 | 41 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 412.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 26 | 73 | 1,018.9 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 83 | 299.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 2.0 | 42 | 81 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 1.0 | 12 | 84 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 4.2 | 47 | 69 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 77 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 2.3 | 47 | 75 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 245.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 1.7 | 62 | 86 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.1 | 1.2 | 77 | 89 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Col des Riras?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Col des Riras today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Col des Riras?
Local time is 15:11. Time zone: Africa/Algiers (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Col des Riras?
Col des Riras is a pass.
What is the elevation of Col des Riras?
DEM 1,119 m.
Where is Col des Riras located?
It is at 36.34512, 2.26295 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Col des Riras in?
It is in Algeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry