Location & Surroundings
Dara is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 339 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sirakoro Meguetana, 54 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is 62 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamako-Senou International Airport, 54 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° 10' 25" N, 7° 37' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 339 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 300 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:46
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Weather in Dara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 30.2 | 1.7 | 16 | 20 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 330 | 23 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 359 | 28 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.6 | 2.3 | 21 | 14 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 442.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 1.7 | 345 | 20 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 541.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 32 | 26 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 348 | 28 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.4 | 2.9 | 16 | 13 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 473.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.5 | 0.9 | 353 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 544.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 2.6 | 353 | 23 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 337 | 27 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 3.3 | 36 | 13 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 458.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.7 | 1.6 | 358 | 18 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 528.9 | 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 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 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 06:24 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Dara?
Local time is 05:46. 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 339 m.
Where is Dara located?
It is at 12.17365, -7.61695 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dara in?
It is in Mali.