Location & Surroundings
Dara is a settlement in Tombouctou, Mali, at 264 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 560 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 36 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° 39' 19" N, 3° 50' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 264 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 348 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:48
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
3.7 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 32.5 | 3.7 | 7 | 14 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 4.4 | 9 | 17 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 3.7 | 52 | 19 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 4.6 | 40 | 10 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 483.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 4.9 | 352 | 13 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 480.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 4.0 | 14 | 17 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 4.3 | 19 | 20 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 4.6 | 43 | 10 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 484.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.9 | 4.8 | 356 | 12 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 481.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 4.4 | 5 | 18 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 3.9 | 31 | 21 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.6 | 5.6 | 49 | 11 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 482.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.8 | 3.9 | 11 | 13 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 478.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dara?
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 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 Dara today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Dara?
Local time is 00:48. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dara?
Dara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dara?
DEM 264 m.
Where is Dara located?
It is at 15.65540, -3.84070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dara in?
It is in Mali.