Location & Surroundings
Fata Dama is a waterhole(s) in Matam, Senegal, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambacounda, 81 km to the south. The national capital Dakar is about 405 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tambacounda, 85 km away.
Basic Data
- Type waterhole(s) (WTRH)
- a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 30' 0" N, 13° 40' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:03
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Fata Dama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fata Dama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
6.0 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 34.1 | 6.0 | 243 | 51 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 5.3 | 212 | 64 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 497.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 5.5 | 224 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 4.0 | 226 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 0.19 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 4.3 | 233 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 411.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 3.8 | 206 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 38 | 544.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 4.5 | 203 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 3.54 / 3.65 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 228 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.6 | 1.1 | 202 | 63 | 1,014.8 | 0.50 / 0.52 | 83 | 335.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 0.9 | 249 | 59 | 1,011.0 | 0.73 / 1.25 | 72 | 418.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 5.8 | 192 | 91 | 1,015.0 | 4.79 / 6.04 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 203 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 1.7 | 183 | 84 | 1,016.7 | 0.73 / 1.85 | 100 | 69.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fata Dama?
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Fata Dama today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Fata Dama?
Local time is 18:03. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fata Dama?
Fata Dama is a waterhole(s).
What is the elevation of Fata Dama?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Fata Dama located?
It is at 14.50000, -13.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fata Dama in?
It is in Senegal.