Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Kayes, Mali, at 320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sagalo, 86 km to the southeast. The national capital Bamako is about 330 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kenieba Airport, 26 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
12° 54' 15" N, 11° 1' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 320 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:17
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 28.6 | 1.3 | 12 | 57 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 39 | 55 | 1,013.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 99 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 160 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.69 / 0.83 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 0.3 | 155 | 41 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 358.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 3.1 | 269 | 57 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 523.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 277 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 276 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 2.2 | 341 | 36 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 401.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.1 | 0.7 | 264 | 41 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 549.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 275 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 262 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.1 | 1.7 | 337 | 31 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 424.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.8 | 0.5 | 208 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 534.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 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 Bako today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 02:17. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bako?
Bako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bako?
DEM 320 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 12.90412, -11.02000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Mali.