Location & Surroundings
Couffonou is a settlement in Atlantique, Benin, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Allada, 17 km to the east. The national capital Porto-Novo is 67 km to the east. The nearest airport is Cotonou Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Couffonou-Ananigon
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
6° 36' 44" N, 2° 0' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 274 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:35
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Couffonou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Couffonou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.7 | 1.5 | 271 | 88 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 1.5 | 88 | 46 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 423.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 4.0 | 176 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 33 | 451.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 207 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.4 | 228 | 86 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 3.7 | 192 | 53 | 1,014.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 47 | 389.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 3.6 | 196 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.28 / 0.48 | 36 | 403.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 217 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 1.01 / 1.49 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 2.1 | 228 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 10 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 3.5 | 191 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.12 / 0.16 | 83 | 403.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 179 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.93 / 1.09 | 59 | 386.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 219 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.3 | 229 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Couffonou?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 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 Couffonou today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Couffonou?
Local time is 15:35. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Couffonou?
Couffonou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Couffonou?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Couffonou located?
It is at 6.61234, 2.01172 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Couffonou in?
It is in Benin.