Location & Surroundings
Kossou is a settlement in Atakora, Benin, at 356 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kerou, 23 km to the north. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 465 km to the south. The nearest airport is Djougou Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Kossu
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° 37' 36" N, 2° 2' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 356 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,930 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:08
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kossou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kossou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 23.0 | 2.0 | 219 | 91 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.9 | 2.2 | 136 | 43 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 594.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 1.7 | 180 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 479.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 196 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.8 | 208 | 79 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 1.6 | 194 | 46 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 563.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 2.4 | 161 | 64 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 438.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 275 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 300 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 97 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 1.2 | 204 | 55 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 2.5 | 213 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.19 / 0.20 | 99 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 216 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 1.8 | 254 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kossou?
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Kossou today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Kossou?
Local time is 14:08. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kossou?
Kossou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kossou?
DEM 356 m.
Where is Kossou located?
It is at 10.62667, 2.03602 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kossou in?
It is in Benin.