Location & Surroundings
Arkaou is a lake in Tombouctou, Mali, at 262 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 21 km to the west. The national capital Bamako is about 585 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 59' 35" N, 3° 48' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 262 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:04
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Weather in Arkaou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arkaou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (9 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 9 | 13 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 4.5 | 26 | 16 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 3.9 | 49 | 16 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 4.0 | 66 | 10 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 477.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 3.7 | 19 | 12 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 474.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 4.8 | 48 | 15 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 53 | 18 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.1 | 6.1 | 97 | 12 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 471.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.5 | 4.2 | 105 | 13 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 444.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 4.5 | 71 | 18 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 4.7 | 81 | 19 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.4 | 7.8 | 96 | 8 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 477.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.3 | 4.8 | 70 | 10 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 460.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arkaou?
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 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 Arkaou today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Arkaou?
Local time is 05:04. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Arkaou?
Arkaou is a lake.
What is the elevation of Arkaou?
DEM 262 m.
Where is Arkaou located?
It is at 15.99310, -3.80170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arkaou in?
It is in Mali.