Location & Surroundings
Simia is a settlement in Atakora, Benin, at 396 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pehonko, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Djougou Airport, 78 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
10° 19' 10" N, 1° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 396 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:04
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Simia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 38.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
37.3 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 37.3 | 3.3 | 62 | 18 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 1.0 | 96 | 25 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 418.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 169 | 30 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 2.0 | 194 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.8 | 0.9 | 72 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 574.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.3 | 108 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 456.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 171 | 36 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 209 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 38.8 | 1.3 | 87 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 569.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 1.8 | 131 | 27 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 449.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 0.9 | 181 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.4 | 185 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.2 | 2.1 | 182 | 25 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 566.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simia?
Now 37.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 38.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 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 Simia today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Simia?
Local time is 20:04. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Simia?
Simia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simia?
DEM 396 m.
Where is Simia located?
It is at 10.31940, 1.95011 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simia in?
It is in Benin.