Location & Surroundings
Diré is a settlement in Kayes, Mali, at 220 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sagalo, 42 km to the east. The national capital Bamako is about 340 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kenieba Airport, 78 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° 9' 38" N, 11° 4' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 220 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:04
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dire
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dire, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 28.1 | 1.0 | 109 | 58 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 209 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 217 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 1.6 | 38 | 37 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 0.7 | 229 | 52 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 0.7 | 205 | 58 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 198 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 2.1 | 326 | 40 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 467.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 0.4 | 114 | 56 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 609.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 188 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 195 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 1.7 | 328 | 52 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 458.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.8 | 0.8 | 94 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 599.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dire?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Dire today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Dire?
Local time is 04:04. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dire?
Dire is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dire?
DEM 220 m.
Where is Dire located?
It is at 12.16049, -11.08195 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dire in?
It is in Mali.