Location & Surroundings
Sona is an intermittent stream in Borgou, Benin, at 314 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babana, 16 km to the south. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 470 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kandi Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: River Sona
Overview
Sona is river in Benin.
It is located in Borgou Department, Benin.
Basic Data
- Country Benin
- Located in Borgou Department
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 34' 18" N, 3° 48' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 314 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:40
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
31 %
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 | 31.7 | 2.3 | 138 | 56 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 2.3 | 147 | 79 | 1,010.2 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 99 | 472.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.3 | 114 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 4.97 / 5.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.0 | 202 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 40 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 1.5 | 207 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 608.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.2 | 168 | 85 | 1,009.8 | 3.36 / 3.36 | 90 | 404.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 220 | 93 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.3 | 203 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.30 / 0.38 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.9 | 2.2 | 182 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.53 / 0.91 | 99 | 525.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 161 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 316.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 209 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 1.13 / 1.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 200 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.9 | 1.6 | 150 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 606.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sona?
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Sona today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Sona?
Local time is 19:40. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sona?
Sona is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Sona?
DEM 314 m.
Where is Sona located?
It is at 10.57170, 3.80768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sona in?
It is in Benin.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry