Location & Surroundings
Karou is a settlement in Gao, Mali, at 259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ayorou, 53 km to the southeast. The national capital Bamako is about 970 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ansongo Airport, 66 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
15° 7' 20" N, 0° 38' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 259 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:04
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Weather in Karou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 37.7 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 31.6 | 4.1 | 68 | 14 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 3.7 | 90 | 17 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.7 | 6.4 | 101 | 9 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 578.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 3.7 | 82 | 10 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 485.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 3.6 | 70 | 13 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 3.8 | 61 | 15 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.4 | 3.9 | 80 | 9 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 574.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.8 | 4.1 | 90 | 10 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 480.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.2 | 3.0 | 84 | 13 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 94 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.9 | 3.8 | 36 | 10 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 569.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.6 | 1.5 | 93 | 11 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 474.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.4 | 4.0 | 3 | 17 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karou?
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 37.7 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 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 Karou today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Karou?
Local time is 06:04. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Karou?
Karou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karou?
DEM 259 m.
Where is Karou located?
It is at 15.12220, 0.64370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karou in?
It is in Mali.