Location & Surroundings
Fofara is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bousteila, 70 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nara Keibane Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: Hofara
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
14° 59' 52" N, 8° 20' 32" W
- Elevation DEM: 290 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 634 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:24
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fofara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fofara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,011.3 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 | 26.8 | 3.7 | 77 | 21 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.8 | 4.9 | 95 | 13 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 417.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 3.0 | 95 | 17 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 509.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 3.5 | 43 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.3 | 151 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 2.9 | 97 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 438.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 3.7 | 22 | 15 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 486.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 3.9 | 355 | 19 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 3.4 | 50 | 22 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.9 | 5.1 | 56 | 14 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 422.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 5.9 | 349 | 17 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 466.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 6.0 | 358 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.7 | 4.0 | 26 | 25 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fofara?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 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 Fofara today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Fofara?
Local time is 17:24. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fofara?
Fofara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fofara?
DEM 290 m.
Where is Fofara located?
It is at 14.99790, -8.34230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fofara in?
It is in Mali.