Location & Surroundings
Fao is a settlement in Mopti, Mali, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 47 km to the north. The national capital Bamako is about 540 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 47 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
15° 30' 47" N, 3° 56' 35" W
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,313 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Weather in Fao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 35.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 29.4 | 3.8 | 14 | 19 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 45 | 22 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 2.6 | 58 | 20 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 418.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 4.4 | 110 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 347.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 2.2 | 36 | 19 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 1.8 | 62 | 21 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.6 | 5.8 | 54 | 12 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 473.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.4 | 2.2 | 22 | 15 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 481.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.6 | 4.0 | 21 | 18 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 4.8 | 21 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.6 | 4.8 | 40 | 15 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 403.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.6 | 3.7 | 7 | 16 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 437.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.4 | 9.1 | 22 | 16 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fao?
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 35.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 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 Fao today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Fao?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fao?
Fao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fao?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Fao located?
It is at 15.51300, -3.94310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fao in?
It is in Mali.