Location & Surroundings
Chérif is a settlement in Louga, Senegal, at 49 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kebemer, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Dakar is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Saint-Louis, 86 km away.
Also known as: Serif
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
15° 17' 0" N, 16° 35' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 49 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:15
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cherif
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cherif, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.0 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 26.9 | 3.0 | 292 | 85 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.9 | 4.3 | 281 | 54 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 376.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 6.2 | 266 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 699.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 6.4 | 252 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 11.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 6.6 | 253 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 7.7 | 273 | 63 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 413.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 6.9 | 272 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 46 | 682.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 5.8 | 263 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 10.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.3 | 4.6 | 270 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.0 | 5.8 | 319 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 384.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 5.9 | 321 | 65 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 694.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 5.4 | 320 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.1 | 4.0 | 336 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cherif?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 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 Cherif today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Cherif?
Local time is 12:15. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Cherif?
Cherif is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cherif?
DEM 49 m.
Where is Cherif located?
It is at 15.28333, -16.58333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cherif in?
It is in Senegal.