Location & Surroundings
Aka is an astronomical station in Mopti, Mali, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 65 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 505 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 63 km away.
Basic Data
- Type astronomical station (ASTR)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 24' 55" N, 4° 16' 9" W
- Elevation 266 m (DEM: 264 m)
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:45
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Aka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
33.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 33.9 | 2.7 | 339 | 32 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 0.9 | 53 | 31 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 443.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 2.4 | 129 | 32 | 1,009.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 3.2 | 187 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 1.3 | 314 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 466.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 5.3 | 15 | 35 | 1,008.4 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 88 | 383.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 3.0 | 310 | 35 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 2.5 | 3 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.6 | 4.5 | 26 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 419.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.3 | 4.0 | 89 | 23 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 497.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 3.7 | 18 | 31 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 3.4 | 69 | 32 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.2 | 4.1 | 91 | 21 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 516.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aka?
Now 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 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 Aka today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Aka?
Local time is 20:45. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Aka?
Aka is a astronomical station.
What is the elevation of Aka?
Elevation about 266 m. DEM 264 m.
Where is Aka located?
It is at 15.41530, -4.26910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aka in?
It is in Mali.