Location & Surroundings
Ganta is a marsh(es) in Tombouctou, Mali, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dire, 20 km to the east. The national capital Bamako is about 620 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goundam Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Ganta is swamp in Tombouctou Region, Mali.
It is located in Timbuktu Region, Mali.
The elevation is around 265 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mali
- Located in Timbuktu Region
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 14' 10" N, 3° 35' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 265 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:53
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Weather in Ganta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ganta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 39.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
6.2 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 36.1 | 6.2 | 64 | 10 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 4.1 | 81 | 14 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 92 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.0 | 6.3 | 84 | 9 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 524.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 5.9 | 54 | 12 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 515.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 5.5 | 24 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 7.3 | 44 | 20 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.8 | 9.6 | 54 | 13 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 518.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.3 | 6.9 | 31 | 14 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 510.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 5.7 | 19 | 22 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 5.6 | 31 | 25 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.6 | 6.1 | 39 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 518.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.0 | 5.5 | 10 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 508.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ganta?
Now 36.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 39.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Ganta today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Ganta?
Local time is 03:53. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Ganta?
Ganta is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Ganta?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Ganta located?
It is at 16.23619, -3.58853 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ganta in?
It is in Mali.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry