Location & Surroundings
Dira is a settlement in Mali, at 341 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangaba, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 110 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Siguiri Airport, 79 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
11° 45' 0" N, 8° 31' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 341 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 256 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.7 | 1.8 | 335 | 98 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 323 | 90 | 1,014.8 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 284 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 1.82 / 3.01 | 100 | 306.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 348 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 75 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.5 | 313 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 1.1 | 222 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 264.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 0.2 | 91 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 470.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 267 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 88 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 0.9 | 221 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 4.77 / 5.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 0.5 | 209 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 100 | 426.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 0.5 | 236 | 76 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 59 | 537.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 181 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 3.22 / 4.04 | 89 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.2 | 169 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dira?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 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 06:22 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Dira?
Local time is 12:17. 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 341 m.
Where is Dira located?
It is at 11.75000, -8.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dira in?
It is in Mali.