Location & Surroundings
Sokoum is a settlement in Borgou, Benin, at 397 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndali, 6 km to the north. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 370 km to the south. The nearest airport is Parakou Airport, 53 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° 48' 44" N, 2° 43' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 397 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:16
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Sokoum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokoum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.44 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 | 1.4 | 262 | 98 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.6 | 69 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 3.40 / 3.40 | 78 | 542.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 98 | 87 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 93 | 214.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 131 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 1.08 / 1.58 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.7 | 187 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 90 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.7 | 2.0 | 186 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 96 | 474.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 203 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 1.00 / 1.07 | 34 | 341.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 2.7 | 198 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 2.3 | 352 | 98 | 1,016.3 | 5.13 / 5.22 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.1 | 92 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 3.94 | 100 | 119.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 108 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 220.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 154 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.8 | 183 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokoum?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sokoum today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Sokoum?
Local time is 13:16. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sokoum?
Sokoum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokoum?
DEM 397 m.
Where is Sokoum located?
It is at 9.81217, 2.72670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokoum in?
It is in Benin.