Location & Surroundings
Karan is a settlement in Koulikoro, Mali, at 362 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangaba, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Bamako is 80 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bamako-Senou International Airport, 76 km away.
Also known as: Kara
Overview
Karan is commune and town in Koulikoro Region, Mali — FR commune malienne.
It is located in Koulikoro Region, Mali.
The elevation is around 388 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Mali
- Located in Koulikoro Region
- 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° 7' 57" N, 8° 31' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 362 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 356 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:49
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 28.6 | 1.2 | 106 | 54 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 252 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 303 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.8 | 1.9 | 68 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 494.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 1.2 | 171 | 54 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 599.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 267 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.1 | 265 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.9 | 0.9 | 191 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 0 | 489.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 2.5 | 149 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 461.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 125 | 81 | 1,014.6 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 99 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 200 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 5.33 / 5.59 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 1.5 | 196 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 71 | 232.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.4 | 1.6 | 262 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 515.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karan?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 Karan today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Karan?
Local time is 01:49. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Karan?
Karan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karan?
DEM 362 m.
Where is Karan located?
It is at 12.13249, -8.52207 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karan in?
It is in Mali.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)