Location & Surroundings
Dira is a settlement in Kayes, Mali, at 211 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mahina, 37 km to the south. The national capital Bamako is about 280 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bafoulabe Airport, about 105 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
14° 12' 50" N, 9° 58' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 211 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 90 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:52
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Dira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 33.4 | 3.1 | 62 | 36 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 1.3 | 27 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 610.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 324 | 45 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 330 | 49 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 3.8 | 62 | 33 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 473.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 1.4 | 93 | 38 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 588.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 0.8 | 50 | 46 | 1,011.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 83 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 0.9 | 343 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.15 / 0.33 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.3 | 3.9 | 100 | 26 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 476.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 1.5 | 176 | 34 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 610.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.4 | 236 | 42 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 276 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.8 | 1.8 | 330 | 32 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 464.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dira?
Now 33.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Dira today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Dira?
Local time is 18:52. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dira?
Dira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dira?
DEM 211 m.
Where is Dira located?
It is at 14.21390, -9.98140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dira in?
It is in Mali.