Location & Surroundings
Farankounda is a settlement in Sedhiou, Senegal, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sedhiou, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Dakar is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ziguinchor Airport, 67 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
12° 38' 15" N, 15° 40' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:31
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 19:04
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Farankounda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Farankounda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.9 | 217 | 97 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 2.1 | 203 | 68 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 387.4 | 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 Farankounda?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 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 Farankounda today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 19:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Farankounda?
Local time is 11:31. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Farankounda?
Farankounda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Farankounda?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Farankounda located?
It is at 12.63750, -15.67472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Farankounda in?
It is in Senegal.