Location & Surroundings
Sassi is a settlement in Tombouctou, Mali, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niafunke, 52 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 580 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Niafunke Airport, 54 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° 37' 49" N, 3° 37' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 265 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 626 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:36
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Weather in Sassi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sassi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
6.2 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 35.1 | 6.2 | 12 | 25 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 6.3 | 15 | 31 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 3.7 | 26 | 39 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.0 | 6.5 | 49 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 524.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 4.0 | 31 | 22 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 529.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 7.3 | 20 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 4.1 | 26 | 40 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.0 | 5.8 | 35 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 489.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.9 | 5.7 | 26 | 23 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 467.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 4.0 | 23 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 1.7 | 52 | 31 | 1,010.3 | 0.30 / 0.32 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 1.1 | 39 | 20 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 5 | 526.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.9 | 3.2 | 348 | 19 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 528.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sassi?
Now 35.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Sassi today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sassi?
Local time is 04:36. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sassi?
Sassi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sassi?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Sassi located?
It is at 15.63030, -3.61740 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sassi in?
It is in Mali.