Location & Surroundings
Gouye Laye is a locality in Thies, Senegal, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayar, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Dakar is 58 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 38 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 0' 22" N, 17° 0' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 23 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:24
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other localitys nearby
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Weather in Gouye Laye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gouye Laye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 29.6 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
5.2 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 28.7 | 5.2 | 270 | 77 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 6.1 | 265 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 4.1 | 289 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 5.6 | 334 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 404.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 5.3 | 343 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 741.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 4.7 | 324 | 79 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 3.9 | 332 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 4.6 | 344 | 62 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 402.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.1 | 4.6 | 329 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 732.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 2.6 | 311 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 12.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 2.4 | 327 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.6 | 356 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 366.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.1 | 4.6 | 327 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 46 | 528.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gouye Laye?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 29.6 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Gouye Laye today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gouye Laye?
Local time is 03:24. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gouye Laye?
Gouye Laye is a locality.
What is the elevation of Gouye Laye?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Gouye Laye located?
It is at 15.00611, -17.00806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gouye Laye in?
It is in Senegal.