Location & Surroundings
Sambèla is a settlement in Segou, Mali, at 296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Segou, 55 km to the northeast. The national capital Bamako is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kolokani Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Sambala · Sampela
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
13° 14' 10" N, 6° 43' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 296 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 392 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sambela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sambela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 25.1 | 2.9 | 221 | 75 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.0 | 4.4 | 300 | 30 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 511.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 1.4 | 355 | 35 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 595.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 210 | 50 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.6 | 226 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 1.4 | 251 | 32 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 507.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 3.6 | 172 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 537.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 3.2 | 174 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 2.9 | 150 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 1.92 / 1.92 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 4.9 | 135 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 176.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 2.8 | 164 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 295.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 139 | 71 | 1,013.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.0 | 3.4 | 151 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sambela?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Sambela today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Sambela?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sambela?
Sambela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sambela?
DEM 296 m.
Where is Sambela located?
It is at 13.23623, -6.72744 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sambela in?
It is in Mali.