Location & Surroundings
Babak is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 87 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thies, 10 km to the north. The national capital Dakar is 58 km to the west. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 18 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
14° 42' 19" N, 16° 54' 13" W
- Elevation DEM: 87 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,762 p/km²
- Built-up 6.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:42
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Babak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Babak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
56 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 24.4 | 2.4 | 329 | 85 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 1.9 | 332 | 51 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 5.7 | 301 | 65 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 726.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 3.1 | 316 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 11.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.6 | 319 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 1.6 | 340 | 69 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 154.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 3.3 | 296 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 91 | 413.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.6 | 304 | 79 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 8.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 1.4 | 14 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 2.1 | 7 | 64 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 94 | 325.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 2.6 | 309 | 71 | 1,012.4 | 3.65 / 4.88 | 98 | 476.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 3.4 | 315 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 8.08 / 12.95 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 2.9 | 74 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Babak?
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Babak today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Babak?
Local time is 12:42. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Babak?
Babak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Babak?
DEM 87 m.
Where is Babak located?
It is at 14.70514, -16.90348 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Babak in?
It is in Senegal.