Location & Surroundings
Dam is a settlement in Fatick, Senegal, at 46 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Touba, 27 km to the west. The national capital Dakar is about 195 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 84 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
14° 47' 0" N, 15° 38' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 46 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:16
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 30.3 | 2.5 | 162 | 28 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 0.7 | 301 | 60 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 4.9 | 90 | 14 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 409.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 3.2 | 41 | 17 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 647.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 3.7 | 47 | 15 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 109 | 15 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 3.2 | 93 | 11 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 411.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.6 | 1.4 | 75 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 628.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 3.3 | 263 | 26 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 288 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 0.6 | 117 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 397.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.5 | 1.5 | 146 | 19 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 645.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.3 | 3.7 | 257 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dam?
Now 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.3 C, max wind 4.9 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 Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Dam?
Local time is 07:16. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dam?
Dam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dam?
DEM 46 m.
Where is Dam located?
It is at 14.78333, -15.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dam in?
It is in Senegal.