Location & Surroundings
Dior is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mekhe, 13 km to the west. The national capital Dakar is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 77 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
15° 6' 0" N, 16° 30' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 386 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement 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
Weather in Dior
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dior, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 26.6 | 2.6 | 283 | 86 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 3.7 | 279 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 376.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 6.0 | 282 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 690.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 6.0 | 251 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 11.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 5.8 | 252 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 6.9 | 276 | 54 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 415.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 7.2 | 277 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 717.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 5.2 | 264 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 11.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 4.2 | 265 | 87 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.2 | 5.4 | 317 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 385.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 5.9 | 316 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 705.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 4.9 | 316 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 3.1 | 331 | 76 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 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 Dior?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 Dior today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Dior?
Local time is 12:15. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dior?
Dior is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dior?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Dior located?
It is at 15.10000, -16.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dior in?
It is in Senegal.