Location & Surroundings
Gontou is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 329 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fana, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bamako-Senou International Airport, about 125 km away.
Also known as: Gwendo
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
12° 42' 25" N, 6° 50' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 329 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 738 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Gontou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gontou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 27.7 | 2.0 | 255 | 24 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 2.4 | 354 | 26 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 3.5 | 63 | 12 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 459.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 1.8 | 162 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 524.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 2.6 | 18 | 20 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 12 | 23 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.9 | 2.6 | 117 | 12 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 397.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 3.2 | 205 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 418.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.3 | 2.6 | 233 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 229 | 29 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.6 | 3.7 | 201 | 18 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 446.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 4.1 | 152 | 31 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 497.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.4 | 2.2 | 206 | 38 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gontou?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.5 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 Gontou today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Gontou?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gontou?
Gontou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gontou?
DEM 329 m.
Where is Gontou located?
It is at 12.70696, -6.83496 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gontou in?
It is in Mali.