Location & Surroundings
Son is a settlement in Sikasso, Mali, at 359 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kouri, 16 km to the west. The national capital Bamako is about 365 km to the west. The nearest airport is Koutiala, 90 km away.
Also known as: Soun
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
12° 12' 55" N, 4° 39' 18" W
- Elevation DEM: 359 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:05
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Son
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Son, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 31.8 | 1.5 | 38 | 19 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 2.9 | 54 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 52 | 28 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.3 | 4.2 | 74 | 15 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 500.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 2.8 | 21 | 17 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 21 | 20 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.9 | 34 | 21 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.1 | 4.5 | 91 | 12 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 481.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.3 | 1.1 | 216 | 19 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 507.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.0 | 222 | 25 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 299 | 27 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.8 | 1.6 | 250 | 14 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 442.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.5 | 1.2 | 279 | 19 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 472.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Son?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Son today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Son?
Local time is 04:05. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Son?
Son is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Son?
DEM 359 m.
Where is Son located?
It is at 12.21540, -4.65500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Son in?
It is in Mali.