Location & Surroundings
Bourou is a settlement in Tombouctou, Mali, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 56 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 58 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° 33' 28" N, 3° 38' 14" W
- Elevation DEM: 265 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 650 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:15
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bourou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bourou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,010.3 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 | 32.8 | 1.4 | 28 | 17 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 3.9 | 9 | 20 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.7 | 30 | 22 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.2 | 3.9 | 85 | 16 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 431.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 1.5 | 87 | 19 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 406.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 1.0 | 354 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 3.0 | 39 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.7 | 5.4 | 54 | 13 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 501.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.2 | 1.9 | 323 | 15 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 491.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 5.0 | 11 | 18 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 297 | 22 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.6 | 4.2 | 227 | 14 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 464.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.4 | 1.6 | 247 | 17 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 151.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bourou?
Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 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 Bourou today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Bourou?
Local time is 05:15. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bourou?
Bourou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bourou?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Bourou located?
It is at 15.55770, -3.63710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bourou in?
It is in Mali.