Location & Surroundings
Kowa is a settlement in Tombouctou, Mali, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 55 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 575 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 57 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° 35' 10" N, 3° 37' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,306 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:21
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Weather in Kowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.6 to 36.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
4.0 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 35.7 | 4.0 | 21 | 22 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 4.4 | 359 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 3.6 | 11 | 24 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.8 | 2.7 | 23 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 533.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 2.3 | 346 | 17 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 535.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 3.3 | 7 | 21 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.0 | 114 | 29 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 0.8 | 127 | 19 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 528.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.6 | 3.1 | 51 | 21 | 1,009.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 16 | 527.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 1.8 | 168 | 28 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 2.4 | 274 | 44 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.5 | 3.1 | 54 | 18 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 489.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.0 | 3.0 | 81 | 16 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 507.8 | 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 Kowa?
Now 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.6 to 36.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Kowa today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Kowa?
Local time is 02:21. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kowa?
Kowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kowa?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Kowa located?
It is at 15.58610, -3.62730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kowa in?
It is in Mali.