Location & Surroundings
Bourala is a settlement in Sikasso, Mali, at 351 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dioila, 72 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is 86 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bougouni Airport, 77 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° 7' 35" N, 7° 21' 20" W
- Elevation DEM: 351 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 228 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:40
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bourala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bourala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 38.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Temperature
38.0 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 38.0 | 3.9 | 46 | 16 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.9 | 2.2 | 108 | 20 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 520.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 232 | 31 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 323 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.7 | 2.0 | 75 | 15 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 462.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 1.7 | 96 | 17 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 527.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 333 | 21 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 43 | 27 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.9 | 4.9 | 64 | 12 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 476.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 1.7 | 72 | 16 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 547.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 1.1 | 110 | 24 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 22 | 27 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.6 | 4.2 | 65 | 12 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 481.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bourala?
Now 38.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 38.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 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 Bourala today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Bourala?
Local time is 19:40. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bourala?
Bourala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bourala?
DEM 351 m.
Where is Bourala located?
It is at 12.12626, -7.35548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bourala in?
It is in Mali.