Location & Surroundings
Yaka is a settlement in Borgou, Benin, at 344 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalale, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kandi Airport, 90 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° 24' 19" N, 3° 17' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 344 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 419 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:19
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Yaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.5 | 2.4 | 59 | 67 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 151 | 81 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 228.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 128 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 151 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.39 / 0.43 | 44 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 1.6 | 143 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 603.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 117 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 495.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 182 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 2.7 | 208 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 39 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.8 | 2.5 | 172 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 607.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 2.8 | 207 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 22 | 473.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 212 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.04 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.5 | 231 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 3.98 / 4.18 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.7 | 3.1 | 238 | 64 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 78 | 416.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yaka?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Yaka today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Yaka?
Local time is 20:19. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yaka?
Yaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yaka?
DEM 344 m.
Where is Yaka located?
It is at 10.40531, 3.28693 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yaka in?
It is in Benin.