Location & Surroundings
Bitam is a settlement in Gao, Mali, at 246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ayorou, 51 km to the southeast. The national capital Bamako is about 970 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ansongo Airport, 68 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° 6' 31" N, 0° 38' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 246 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:55
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Weather in Bitam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.2 to 38.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 32.8 | 2.2 | 116 | 13 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 1.7 | 112 | 19 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.7 | 3.2 | 130 | 13 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 539.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.3 | 2.3 | 63 | 15 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 447.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 3.4 | 130 | 17 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 2.9 | 39 | 19 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 40.5 | 7.2 | 110 | 9 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 544.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.2 | 4.1 | 89 | 10 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 439.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.3 | 2.1 | 102 | 13 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 4.1 | 59 | 15 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.9 | 7.0 | 100 | 7 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 496.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 4.4 | 88 | 10 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 424.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.7 | 3.3 | 57 | 12 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitam?
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.2 to 38.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Bitam today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Bitam?
Local time is 07:55. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bitam?
Bitam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bitam?
DEM 246 m.
Where is Bitam located?
It is at 15.10870, 0.64500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitam in?
It is in Mali.