Location & Surroundings
Gounta is a well in Tombouctou, Mali, at 274 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dire, 22 km to the east. The national capital Bamako is about 620 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goundam Airport, 17 km away.
Basic Data
- Type well (WLL)
- a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 12' 40" N, 3° 35' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 274 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:58
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Weather in Gounta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gounta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 38.4 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 27.6 | 4.6 | 44 | 20 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.4 | 4.8 | 77 | 10 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 496.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 2.0 | 117 | 13 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 471.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 4.0 | 42 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 7.9 | 21 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.3 | 6.8 | 68 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 488.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 3.0 | 29 | 13 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 478.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 5.7 | 29 | 17 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 5.1 | 39 | 23 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 39.6 | 7.3 | 52 | 10 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 471.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 5.5 | 16 | 12 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 462.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 5.9 | 23 | 17 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.7 | 5.9 | 36 | 22 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gounta?
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 38.4 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Gounta today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Gounta?
Local time is 16:58. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gounta?
Gounta is a well.
What is the elevation of Gounta?
DEM 274 m.
Where is Gounta located?
It is at 16.21113, -3.59796 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gounta in?
It is in Mali.