Location & Surroundings
Lou is a settlement in Borgou, Benin, at 393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalale, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kandi Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Lu
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° 19' 41" N, 3° 27' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 393 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,758 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:08
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 38.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 25.1 | 0.9 | 176 | 25 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 2.3 | 233 | 66 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.1 | 1.2 | 77 | 20 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 555.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 2.6 | 86 | 23 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 439.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.5 | 191 | 25 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 2.3 | 248 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.7 | 0.6 | 127 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 587.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 2.2 | 90 | 26 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 439.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.4 | 1.7 | 177 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 222 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.0 | 1.3 | 200 | 25 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 579.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 2.3 | 98 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 431.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 2.4 | 207 | 45 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lou?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 38.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 556 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 06:37 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Lou?
Local time is 08:08. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lou?
Lou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lou?
DEM 393 m.
Where is Lou located?
It is at 10.32808, 3.45959 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lou in?
It is in Benin.