Location & Surroundings
Dontou is a settlement in Atakora, Benin, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cobly, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 470 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sansanne-Mango Airport, 52 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
10° 23' 11" N, 0° 56' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:45
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dontou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dontou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 39.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 24.1 | 1.3 | 162 | 43 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 39.4 | 0.2 | 151 | 23 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 558.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 0.7 | 9 | 25 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 463.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 1.1 | 66 | 32 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.1 | 166 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.9 | 1.1 | 161 | 24 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 561.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.0 | 0.9 | 240 | 28 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 458.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 0.9 | 125 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 1.7 | 176 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.8 | 2.8 | 224 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 554.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 1.3 | 227 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 448.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 1.2 | 159 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 1.7 | 163 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dontou?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 39.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 559 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 Dontou today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Dontou?
Local time is 14:45. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dontou?
Dontou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dontou?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Dontou located?
It is at 10.38634, 0.94371 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dontou in?
It is in Benin.