Location & Surroundings
Bakbous is a settlement in Diourbel Region, Senegal, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bambey, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Dakar is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Bakmbousse
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° 40' 0" N, 16° 24' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:45
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bakbous
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakbous, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.1 | 2.9 | 262 | 81 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 260 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 3.3 | 258 | 54 | 1,015.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 355.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 5.1 | 254 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 85 | 540.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 3.1 | 277 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 68 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 287 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.57 / 0.60 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 3.5 | 315 | 55 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 363.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.0 | 4.8 | 309 | 61 | 1,011.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 448.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 2.7 | 302 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.8 | 313 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.9 | 321 | 55 | 1,014.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 35 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 4.8 | 304 | 61 | 1,011.9 | 0.55 / 0.57 | 19 | 366.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.1 | 3.9 | 324 | 81 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 7.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakbous?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Bakbous today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bakbous?
Local time is 05:45. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bakbous?
Bakbous is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakbous?
DEM 25 m.
Where is Bakbous located?
It is at 14.66667, -16.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakbous in?
It is in Senegal.