Location & Surroundings
Farakan is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 344 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dioila, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bougouni Airport, about 110 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° 14' 27" N, 6° 54' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 344 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 416 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:47
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Weather in Farakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Farakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 23.4 | 2.2 | 309 | 91 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 348 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 1.4 | 357 | 50 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 473.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 288 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 545.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 2.4 | 283 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 310 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.5 | 2.8 | 4 | 36 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 505.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.8 | 204 | 45 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 578.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.3 | 2.6 | 251 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 250 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 1.2 | 11 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 465.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 2.2 | 174 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 571.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 2.0 | 219 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Farakan?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 Farakan today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Farakan?
Local time is 08:47. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Farakan?
Farakan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Farakan?
DEM 344 m.
Where is Farakan located?
It is at 12.24090, -6.91480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Farakan in?
It is in Mali.