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 10:18
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 15 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 25.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
46 %
Precip
0.62 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 | 25.6 | 0.4 | 139 | 69 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 100 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.7 | 3.9 | 120 | 40 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 537.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 3.7 | 143 | 52 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 594.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.3 | 227 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 5 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 195 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 0.18 / 0.80 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 3.9 | 167 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 534.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 4.9 | 162 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 603.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 2.6 | 233 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 63 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 3.5 | 204 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 3.1 | 234 | 47 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 307.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 2.0 | 290 | 52 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 593.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.2 | 1.2 | 20 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 8.94 / 8.94 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Son?
Now 25.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Son today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Son?
Local time is 10:18. 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.