Location & Surroundings
Faw is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thiadiaye, 7 km to the south. The national capital Dakar is 83 km to the west. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Fao
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° 28' 53" N, 16° 42' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 416 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:10
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
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Fao
Weather in Faw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 3.3 | 94 | 13 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 3.8 | 242 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 628.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 3.1 | 295 | 54 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 287 | 42 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 2.0 | 300 | 23 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 377.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 4.8 | 246 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 597.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 296 | 47 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 277 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.0 | 3.5 | 209 | 25 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 386.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 5.1 | 240 | 43 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 609.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 259 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 177 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.7 | 2.3 | 162 | 50 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 357.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faw?
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Faw today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Faw?
Local time is 21:10. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Faw?
Faw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Faw?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Faw located?
It is at 14.48148, -16.70327 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faw in?
It is in Senegal.