Location & Surroundings
Béna is a settlement in Kayes, Mali, at 111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kedougou, 90 km to the west. The national capital Bamako is about 370 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kenieba Airport, 16 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° 45' 11" N, 11° 22' 26" W
- Elevation DEM: 111 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:43
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 469 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.9 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 | 28.8 | 2.2 | 289 | 73 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 1.5 | 235 | 83 | 1,010.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 406.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 183 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 279 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 3.2 | 290 | 66 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 468.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 1.4 | 253 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 655.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 255 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 286 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.1 | 2.8 | 256 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 44 | 362.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 2.7 | 294 | 81 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 4 | 634.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 154 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 291 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.5 | 1.5 | 302 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 2.79 / 2.88 | 99 | 391.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena?
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 469 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 Bena today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bena?
Local time is 18:43. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bena?
Bena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena?
DEM 111 m.
Where is Bena located?
It is at 12.75299, -11.37400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena in?
It is in Mali.