Location & Surroundings
Sankourou is a settlement in Donga, Benin, at 392 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Djougou, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 385 km to the south. The nearest airport is Djougou Airport, 24 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
9° 51' 21" N, 1° 46' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 392 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:23
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Weather in Sankourou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankourou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
4.34 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 | 22.0 | 1.4 | 317 | 93 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 270 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 11 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.1 | 46 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 1.76 / 2.94 | 41 | 597.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 88 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 3.88 / 6.82 | 98 | 460.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.4 | 159 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 4.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 168 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 71 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 3.4 | 134 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.68 / 1.00 | 100 | 548.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 13.49 / 14.49 | 100 | 365.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.1 | 109 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 205 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.6 | 206 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 245.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 258 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 2.18 / 2.18 | 48 | 336.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 1.5 | 262 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.01 / 2.20 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankourou?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sankourou today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Sankourou?
Local time is 08:23. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sankourou?
Sankourou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sankourou?
DEM 392 m.
Where is Sankourou located?
It is at 9.85592, 1.77862 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankourou in?
It is in Benin.