Location & Surroundings
Dakhma is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mekhe, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Dakar is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 85 km away.
Also known as: N’Dachma
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° 14' 0" N, 16° 32' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 209 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:34
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dakhma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakhma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 33.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.5 | 3.5 | 305 | 75 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 290 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 3.9 | 272 | 49 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 365.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 6.3 | 270 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 678.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 6.2 | 247 | 79 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 5.8 | 245 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 7.7 | 273 | 57 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 7.1 | 270 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 51 | 696.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.5 | 5.3 | 271 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 4.8 | 281 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 5.3 | 321 | 46 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 388.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 5.9 | 317 | 61 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 678.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 5.1 | 318 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 10.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakhma?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 33.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Dakhma today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Dakhma?
Local time is 07:34. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dakhma?
Dakhma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakhma?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Dakhma located?
It is at 15.23333, -16.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakhma in?
It is in Senegal.