Location & Surroundings
Akaban is a settlement in Tombouctou, Mali, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dire, 12 km to the east. The national capital Bamako is about 625 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goundam Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 13' 10" N, 3° 30' 14" W
- Elevation DEM: 268 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 260 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:09
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Akaban
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akaban, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
3.6 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.8 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 | 29.4 | 3.6 | 15 | 18 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 3.0 | 44 | 21 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.9 | 3.6 | 81 | 14 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 497.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 1.5 | 73 | 17 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 465.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 3.6 | 34 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 2.7 | 357 | 20 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.5 | 4.7 | 31 | 14 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 362.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 4.2 | 357 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 405.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.8 | 3.8 | 25 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 4.9 | 30 | 19 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.5 | 5.9 | 59 | 13 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 313.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 4.0 | 21 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 137.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.3 | 5.2 | 14 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akaban?
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Akaban today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Akaban?
Local time is 10:09. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Akaban?
Akaban is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akaban?
DEM 268 m.
Where is Akaban located?
It is at 16.21948, -3.50389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akaban in?
It is in Mali.