Location & Surroundings
Ntaraf is a dune(s) in Tombouctou, Mali, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timbuktu, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 700 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Timbuktu Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
Ntaraf is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Mali.
Basic Data
- Country Mali
- Type dune(s) (DUNE)
- a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 33' 34" N, 2° 54' 42" W
- Elevation DEM: 266 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:14
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other dune(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ntaraf
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ntaraf, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 37.1 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
5.0 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 35.5 | 5.0 | 52 | 12 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 4.7 | 26 | 16 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 6.2 | 45 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.1 | 9.8 | 53 | 13 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 522.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 5.2 | 24 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 500.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 5.7 | 15 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 4.9 | 33 | 21 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 5.5 | 39 | 12 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 520.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.5 | 4.4 | 2 | 14 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 496.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 4.8 | 3 | 14 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 4.1 | 14 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 3.3 | 40 | 12 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 521.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.2 | 4.1 | 342 | 13 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 499.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ntaraf?
Now 35.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 37.1 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 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 Ntaraf today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Ntaraf?
Local time is 02:14. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Ntaraf?
Ntaraf is a dune(s).
What is the elevation of Ntaraf?
DEM 266 m.
Where is Ntaraf located?
It is at 16.55946, -2.91167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ntaraf in?
It is in Mali.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry