Location & Surroundings
Bitima is a marsh(es) in Tombouctou, Mali, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dire, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 610 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goundam Airport, 38 km away.
Overview
Bitima is swamp in Tombouctou Region, Mali.
It is located in Timbuktu Region, Mali.
The elevation is around 266 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mali
- Located in Timbuktu Region
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 1' 50" N, 3° 31' 44" W
- Elevation DEM: 266 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:08
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Bitima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 30.1 | 2.1 | 252 | 53 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 0.6 | 168 | 30 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 529.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 3.6 | 26 | 31 | 1,008.5 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 93 | 477.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 2.7 | 332 | 42 | 1,012.5 | 1.09 / 1.44 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.8 | 1.3 | 313 | 41 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.8 | 3.7 | 37 | 25 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 428.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.5 | 5.0 | 36 | 19 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 487.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 4.3 | 17 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.7 | 5.1 | 236 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.0 | 5.6 | 186 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 485.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 8.5 | 173 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 479.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 3.2 | 182 | 47 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.2 | 1.5 | 196 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitima?
Now 30.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 30.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 529 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 Bitima today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bitima?
Local time is 14:08. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bitima?
Bitima is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Bitima?
DEM 266 m.
Where is Bitima located?
It is at 16.03042, -3.52886 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitima in?
It is in Mali.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry