Location & Surroundings
Banikan is a settlement in Tombouctou, Mali, at 274 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dire, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 605 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goundam Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Banikane
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° 2' 25" N, 3° 36' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 274 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:59
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Banikan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banikan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 29.8 to 37.6 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 36.2 | 1.8 | 181 | 34 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.5 | 2.4 | 136 | 35 | 1,008.9 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 39 | 472.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 6.5 | 37 | 53 | 1,013.5 | 4.32 / 4.66 | 81 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 3.0 | 88 | 50 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.6 | 8.0 | 82 | 23 | 1,012.7 | 0.09 / 0.14 | 93 | 486.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 7.6 | 26 | 26 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 414.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 2.8 | 28 | 33 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 3.9 | 234 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.3 | 4.1 | 185 | 27 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 529.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 7.3 | 121 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 83 | 532.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 8.7 | 175 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.24 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 4.5 | 353 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 1.54 / 2.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 1.9 | 203 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 142.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banikan?
Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 29.8 to 37.6 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banikan today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Banikan?
Local time is 21:59. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Banikan?
Banikan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banikan?
DEM 274 m.
Where is Banikan located?
It is at 16.04038, -3.60039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banikan in?
It is in Mali.