Location & Surroundings
Samou is a settlement in Alibori, Benin, at 318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Banikoara, 22 km to the east. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 530 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kandi Airport, 76 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° 14' 37" N, 2° 14' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 318 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:54
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Samou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 30.1 | 1.1 | 162 | 28 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 98 | 36 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 141 | 40 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 2.5 | 89 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 604.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 1.7 | 112 | 20 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 476.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 184 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 184 | 41 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.0 | 2.2 | 164 | 15 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 601.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.6 | 2.4 | 145 | 22 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 470.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.3 | 160 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 200 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.1 | 1.7 | 211 | 24 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 581.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.9 | 3.2 | 244 | 30 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 428.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samou?
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Samou today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Samou?
Local time is 04:54. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Samou?
Samou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samou?
DEM 318 m.
Where is Samou located?
It is at 11.24354, 2.24721 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samou in?
It is in Benin.