Location & Surroundings
Bèn is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 399 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kolokani, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is 84 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kolokani Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Bin
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
13° 20' 44" N, 7° 49' 24" W
- Elevation DEM: 399 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 699 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:48
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ben
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ben, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 26.9 | 2.6 | 51 | 21 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.7 | 32 | 32 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 7.2 | 70 | 14 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 474.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.6 | 3.5 | 45 | 16 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 547.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 4.8 | 39 | 20 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.8 | 51 | 21 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 5.8 | 55 | 12 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 452.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 3.6 | 33 | 16 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 495.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 4.5 | 28 | 21 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 3.2 | 45 | 21 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.2 | 4.1 | 48 | 11 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 474.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.3 | 2.8 | 4 | 15 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 548.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.0 | 2.2 | 28 | 21 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ben?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Ben today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Ben?
Local time is 06:48. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Ben?
Ben is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ben?
DEM 399 m.
Where is Ben located?
It is at 13.34557, -7.82324 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ben in?
It is in Mali.