Location & Surroundings
Sona is a settlement in Sikasso, Mali, at 329 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kouri, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Bamako is about 360 km to the west. The nearest airport is Koutiala, 91 km away.
Also known as: Son · Sonon · Sono
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° 5' 52" N, 4° 41' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 329 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 533 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- 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 Sona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 0.8 | 76 | 19 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.0 | 64 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 48 | 28 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.3 | 3.6 | 77 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 500.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 1.6 | 32 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 1.1 | 16 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 37 | 22 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.1 | 4.1 | 94 | 12 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 482.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.6 | 1.5 | 227 | 20 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 506.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.8 | 238 | 28 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 300 | 30 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.4 | 2.0 | 258 | 15 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 410.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.6 | 1.8 | 261 | 19 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 475.7 | 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 Sona?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.6 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 Sona today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Sona?
Local time is 04:05. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sona?
Sona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sona?
DEM 329 m.
Where is Sona located?
It is at 12.09770, -4.68680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sona in?
It is in Mali.