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 22:15
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Bitam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 38.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
37.9 C
Wind
6.0 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 37.9 | 6.0 | 236 | 30 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.0 | 4.5 | 263 | 29 | 1,008.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 502.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 2.9 | 36 | 36 | 1,010.9 | 1.34 / 1.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 3.7 | 203 | 43 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.1 | 5.1 | 219 | 30 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 566.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.5 | 6.0 | 275 | 28 | 1,006.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 46 | 449.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.3 | 4.7 | 10 | 46 | 1,010.1 | 0.54 / 0.60 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 7.8 | 257 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 98 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.4 | 4.3 | 240 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 577.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 9.8 | 193 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 2.89 / 2.89 | 100 | 351.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 6.0 | 230 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 5.0 | 195 | 56 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 85 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.5 | 3.4 | 185 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 90 | 559.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitam?
Now 37.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 38.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 05:44 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bitam?
Local time is 22:15. 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.