Location & Surroundings
Gassama is a settlement in Diourbel Region, Senegal, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is KeurMedoune, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Dakar is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 67 km away.
Also known as: Ngassama · Ngassaman
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° 42' 20" N, 15° 48' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 436 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:29
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Ngassama
Weather in Gassama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gassama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 28.3 | 4.0 | 314 | 62 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 3.1 | 341 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 3.8 | 9 | 43 | 1,014.0 | 0.43 / 0.51 | 100 | 352.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 1.8 | 4 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 577.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 3.6 | 323 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 316 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.88 / 0.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 1.5 | 42 | 42 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 381.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 0.4 | 138 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 580.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.6 | 4.6 | 326 | 61 | 1,014.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 326 | 68 | 1,012.8 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 5.0 | 7 | 31 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.0 | 3.6 | 328 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 551.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 5.2 | 328 | 60 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 2.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gassama?
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gassama today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Gassama?
Local time is 11:29. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gassama?
Gassama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gassama?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Gassama located?
It is at 14.70543, -15.81043 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gassama in?
It is in Senegal.