Location & Surroundings
Darakono is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangaba, 24 km to the south. The national capital Bamako is 75 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bamako-Senou International Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: Darakondo
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° 8' 29" N, 8° 28' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 380 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 249 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:36
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Darakono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Darakono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.81 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 | 22.9 | 0.5 | 49 | 91 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 1 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 3.06 / 3.06 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 1.4 | 109 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.77 / 3.83 | 69 | 486.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 225 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.89 / 4.71 | 100 | 434.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.3 | 315 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 199 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 1.6 | 161 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 15 | 471.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.3 | 278 | 95 | 1,011.5 | 20.59 / 20.69 | 100 | 582.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 1.1 | 279 | 92 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 56 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 2.8 | 89 | 98 | 1,016.0 | 9.70 / 11.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 2.1 | 132 | 74 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 98 | 229.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 189 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 252.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.4 | 259 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 1.75 / 1.75 | 47 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Darakono?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Darakono today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Darakono?
Local time is 10:36. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Darakono?
Darakono is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Darakono?
DEM 380 m.
Where is Darakono located?
It is at 12.14139, -8.46857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Darakono in?
It is in Mali.