Location & Surroundings
Alan is a settlement in Donga, Benin, at 423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ouake, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Djougou Airport, 20 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
9° 35' 59" N, 1° 29' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 423 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 107 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:52
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Alan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.0 | 1.8 | 126 | 50 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 193 | 76 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.5 | 1.6 | 49 | 27 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 559.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 2.3 | 109 | 31 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 439.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 2.3 | 140 | 49 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 189 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.2 | 1.9 | 301 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 503.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.7 | 236 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 347.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 2.1 | 159 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 2.0 | 231 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.7 | 1.2 | 262 | 31 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 557.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 3.7 | 199 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 324.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.4 | 3.5 | 148 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alan?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Alan today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Alan?
Local time is 10:52. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alan?
Alan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alan?
DEM 423 m.
Where is Alan located?
It is at 9.59974, 1.48685 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alan in?
It is in Benin.