Location & Surroundings
Farakou is a settlement in Segou, Mali, at 288 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Diourou, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 250 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Koutiala, about 140 km away.
Also known as: Faraku
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
13° 34' 39" N, 5° 52' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 288 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,155 p/km²
- Built-up 9.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:57
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Farakou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Farakou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
3.1 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.1 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 | 28.9 | 3.1 | 339 | 59 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 2.3 | 156 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 2.54 / 2.54 | 4 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.2 | 225 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 2.2 | 210 | 41 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 524.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 1.4 | 9 | 41 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 623.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 3.9 | 226 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 85 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.8 | 232 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.9 | 4.5 | 240 | 38 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 524.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.0 | 1.6 | 231 | 39 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 619.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 4.9 | 181 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 9.91 / 9.91 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 3.5 | 259 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 3.3 | 256 | 62 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 196.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.1 | 3.5 | 222 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 157.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Farakou?
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Farakou today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Farakou?
Local time is 01:57. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Farakou?
Farakou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Farakou?
DEM 288 m.
Where is Farakou located?
It is at 13.57738, -5.87946 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Farakou in?
It is in Mali.