Location & Surroundings
Baou is a settlement in Kaolack, Senegal, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokone, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Dakar is about 160 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 48 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
13° 47' 0" N, 16° 18' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,793 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:05
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Baou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 32.1 | 3.9 | 264 | 56 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 5.4 | 242 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 710.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 270 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 300 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 1.6 | 300 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 268.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 4.4 | 241 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 641.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 284 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 294 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.5 | 0.1 | 285 | 62 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 364.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 3.5 | 244 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 9.15 / 9.15 | 100 | 454.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 285 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 99 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 4.1 | 75 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 7.47 / 7.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.6 | 3.5 | 87 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 100 | 138.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baou?
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Baou today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Baou?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Baou?
Baou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baou?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Baou located?
It is at 13.78333, -16.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baou in?
It is in Senegal.