Location & Surroundings
Cayor is a region in Louga, Senegal, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kebemer, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Dakar is about 140 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Saint-Louis, 92 km away.
Also known as: Cayor Coastland
Basic Data
- Type region (RGN)
- an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 15' 0" N, 16° 15' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 37 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 200 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:57
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Cayor
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cayor, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 34.3 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.8 | 3.5 | 329 | 59 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.9 | 341 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.3 | 2.4 | 34 | 33 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 401.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 7.1 | 320 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 647.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 3.8 | 298 | 72 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.6 | 299 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 1.3 | 277 | 47 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 304.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 6.5 | 316 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 572.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.8 | 3.4 | 315 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.3 | 319 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 4.7 | 327 | 41 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 395.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 4.7 | 316 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 630.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 4.5 | 314 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cayor?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 34.3 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Cayor today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Cayor?
Local time is 09:57. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Cayor?
Cayor is a region.
What is the elevation of Cayor?
DEM 37 m.
Where is Cayor located?
It is at 15.25000, -16.25000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cayor in?
It is in Senegal.