Location & Surroundings
Karatchel is a settlement in Louga, Senegal, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndiagne, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Dakar is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, about 110 km away.
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
15° 9' 9" N, 15° 56' 50" W
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:56
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 19:06
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karatchel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karatchel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 33.2 | 0.9 | 87 | 54 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 2.9 | 318 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 99 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 2.9 | 319 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 3.9 | 13 | 46 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 385.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 2.6 | 16 | 41 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 617.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 3.3 | 341 | 75 | 1,015.2 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 94 | 10.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 0.4 | 228 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 4.4 | 232 | 50 | 1,014.1 | 0.21 / 0.34 | 33 | 416.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.6 | 6.1 | 260 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 72 | 706.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 6.6 | 245 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.35 / 0.40 | 48 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 6.1 | 251 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.8 | 6.6 | 265 | 51 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 401.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.5 | 6.7 | 271 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 679.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karatchel?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Karatchel today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 19:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Karatchel?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Karatchel?
Karatchel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karatchel?
DEM 53 m.
Where is Karatchel located?
It is at 15.15240, -15.94710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karatchel in?
It is in Senegal.