Location & Surroundings
Gorou is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thiadiaye, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Dakar is 84 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Gorou Ndiarem
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° 22' 27" N, 16° 44' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 33 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 253 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:36
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gorou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.9 | 3.3 | 4 | 72 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.2 | 5.2 | 40 | 25 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 360.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.3 | 5.1 | 345 | 36 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 602.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 3.3 | 357 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 4.5 | 356 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 7.5 | 32 | 26 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 316.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 7.0 | 345 | 39 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 540.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 6.6 | 355 | 60 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 5.7 | 8 | 71 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.3 | 7.5 | 38 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 356.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.6 | 2.8 | 51 | 17 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 603.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.0 | 332 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 2.4 | 330 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorou?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Gorou today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Gorou?
Local time is 15:36. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gorou?
Gorou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gorou?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Gorou located?
It is at 14.37425, -16.73371 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorou in?
It is in Senegal.