Location & Surroundings
Lou is an intermittent stream in Benin, at 249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beterou, 6 km to the west. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 305 km to the south. The nearest airport is Parakou Airport, 37 km away.
Overview
Lou is river in Benin.
It is located in Benin.
Basic Data
- Country Benin
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 12' 51" N, 2° 18' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 249 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 84 p/km²
- Built-up 8.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:25
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Nearby
Weather in Lou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 28.8 | 0.5 | 174 | 39 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 0.5 | 128 | 49 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 180 | 63 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.8 | 2.5 | 91 | 31 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 556.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 1.7 | 63 | 36 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 436.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 0.9 | 93 | 43 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 168 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.3 | 0.3 | 348 | 26 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 558.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 1.0 | 308 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 435.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 157 | 38 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.5 | 141 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.2 | 0.2 | 196 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 556.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.6 | 0.5 | 144 | 31 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lou?
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Lou today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Lou?
Local time is 06:25. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lou?
Lou is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Lou?
DEM 249 m.
Where is Lou located?
It is at 9.21422, 2.30807 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lou in?
It is in Benin.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry