Location & Surroundings
Gafou is a settlement in Kayes, Mali, at 181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bafoulabe, 62 km to the north. The national capital Bamako is about 330 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kenieba Airport, 58 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
13° 15' 28" N, 10° 55' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 181 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:36
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Weather in Gafou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 549 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 34.5 | 1.6 | 95 | 30 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 0.5 | 234 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 548.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.2 | 255 | 45 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 299 | 62 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 1.3 | 352 | 30 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 386.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.1 | 194 | 33 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 532.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 249 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 243 | 70 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.9 | 2.1 | 278 | 33 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 428.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 2.2 | 234 | 39 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 555.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 3.3 | 261 | 60 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 266 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.7 | 1.7 | 27 | 26 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 305.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafou?
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 549 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 Gafou today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Gafou?
Local time is 22:36. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gafou?
Gafou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gafou?
DEM 181 m.
Where is Gafou located?
It is at 13.25770, -10.92470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafou in?
It is in Mali.