Location & Surroundings
Poto is a settlement in Alibori, Benin, at 273 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Banikoara, 10 km to the west. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 540 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kandi Airport, 50 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° 19' 59" N, 2° 31' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 273 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 289 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Poto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.3 | 1.3 | 117 | 91 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 2.1 | 122 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 601.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 2.1 | 101 | 60 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 503.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 191 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.8 | 196 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 64 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.7 | 1.9 | 169 | 46 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 605.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 3.0 | 180 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 431.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 195 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 3.0 | 250 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 13.13 / 14.86 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 205 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 239.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 1.9 | 322 | 80 | 1,011.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 21 | 270.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 230 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.71 / 0.81 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 2.3 | 228 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 1.73 / 2.53 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poto?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 Poto today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Poto?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Poto?
Poto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Poto?
DEM 273 m.
Where is Poto located?
It is at 11.33298, 2.52380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poto in?
It is in Benin.