Location & Surroundings
Farato is a settlement in Kaffrine, Senegal, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is MalemHodar, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Dakar is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack 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
14° 1' 12" N, 15° 20' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 890 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:39
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Farato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Farato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
5.7 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 35.6 | 5.7 | 58 | 22 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 2.5 | 117 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 596.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 1.2 | 290 | 33 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.0 | 331 | 37 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 6.2 | 74 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 385.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 2.4 | 106 | 23 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 602.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 2.8 | 221 | 39 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 235 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.8 | 3.0 | 86 | 29 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 331.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 2.2 | 151 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 540.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 253 | 38 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.1 | 309 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.7 | 5.3 | 99 | 18 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Farato?
Now 35.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Farato today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Farato?
Local time is 19:39. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Farato?
Farato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Farato?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Farato located?
It is at 14.01997, -15.34691 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Farato in?
It is in Senegal.