Location & Surroundings
Banfoula is a settlement in Mopti, Mali, at 267 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 46 km to the north. The national capital Bamako is about 540 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 46 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
15° 30' 53" N, 3° 59' 30" W
- Elevation DEM: 267 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 250 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:22
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Banfoula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banfoula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 30.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 31.2 | 1.7 | 182 | 48 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.4 | 2.0 | 351 | 35 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 381.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 3.0 | 254 | 28 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 540.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.1 | 3.2 | 271 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 4.2 | 241 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 4.2 | 288 | 27 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 503.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.6 | 3.4 | 298 | 22 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 575.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 7.1 | 231 | 54 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.8 | 5.8 | 254 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.9 | 4.9 | 290 | 22 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 481.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.6 | 3.5 | 276 | 21 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 575.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 4.4 | 253 | 32 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.5 | 5.6 | 242 | 55 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banfoula?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 30.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 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 Banfoula today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Banfoula?
Local time is 12:22. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Banfoula?
Banfoula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banfoula?
DEM 267 m.
Where is Banfoula located?
It is at 15.51470, -3.99160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banfoula in?
It is in Mali.