Location & Surroundings
Sonou is a settlement in Zou, Benin, at 230 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abomey, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Cana Airport, 10 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
7° 12' 22" N, 2° 0' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 230 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 118 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:16
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sonou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
1.21 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 | 26.0 | 2.0 | 169 | 86 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 204 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 208 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 1.9 | 146 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 614.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 2.3 | 141 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 60 | 434.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 223 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 234 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 51 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 2.2 | 162 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 627.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.2 | 2.0 | 128 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 502.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 199 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.22 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 207 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 2.4 | 176 | 63 | 1,012.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 48 | 378.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 2.9 | 171 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 1.98 / 1.99 | 79 | 339.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonou?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sonou today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Sonou?
Local time is 02:16. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sonou?
Sonou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonou?
DEM 230 m.
Where is Sonou located?
It is at 7.20609, 2.00270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonou in?
It is in Benin.