Location & Surroundings
Gamarou is a settlement in Alibori, Benin, at 277 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Banikoara, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 540 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kandi Airport, 51 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
11° 21' 41" N, 2° 31' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 277 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 206 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:51
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gamarou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamarou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 39.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
39.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 39.0 | 0.5 | 89 | 19 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 1.6 | 39 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 450.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 0.8 | 107 | 25 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 202 | 30 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.2 | 2.0 | 99 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 584.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 1.8 | 99 | 18 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 446.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 213 | 24 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 190 | 35 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 40.3 | 1.3 | 14 | 14 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 574.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 1.9 | 54 | 19 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 443.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 1.1 | 194 | 25 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 195 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 41.3 | 0.6 | 88 | 17 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 568.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamarou?
Now 39.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Gamarou today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Gamarou?
Local time is 00:51. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gamarou?
Gamarou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gamarou?
DEM 277 m.
Where is Gamarou located?
It is at 11.36138, 2.52988 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamarou in?
It is in Benin.