Location & Surroundings
Farakoni is a wadi in Kayes, Mali, at 367 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kita, 77 km to the west. The national capital Bamako is 94 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kita Airport, 77 km away.
Overview
Farakoni is DE Wadi in Mali.
It is located in Kayes Region, Mali.
Basic Data
- Country Mali
- Located in Kayes Region
- Type wadi (WAD)
- a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 52' 57" N, 8° 47' 50" W
- Elevation DEM: 367 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:23
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Nearby
Weather in Farakoni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Farakoni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 21.8 | 0.9 | 280 | 46 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 1.4 | 317 | 25 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 449.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 0.5 | 249 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 517.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 242 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.5 | 135 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.3 | 0.6 | 312 | 27 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 392.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 0.5 | 206 | 37 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 478.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 227 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 2.16 / 2.16 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 275 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.2 | 2.1 | 11 | 30 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 379.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 1.5 | 234 | 43 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 328.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 67 | 54 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 0.5 | 186 | 55 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Farakoni?
Now 21.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 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 Farakoni today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Farakoni?
Local time is 17:23. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Farakoni?
Farakoni is a wadi.
What is the elevation of Farakoni?
DEM 367 m.
Where is Farakoni located?
It is at 12.88240, -8.79730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Farakoni in?
It is in Mali.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry