Location & Surroundings
Kounayan is a settlement in Sedhiou, Senegal, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goudomp, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Dakar is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ziguinchor Airport, 53 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
12° 31' 26" N, 15° 47' 52" W
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:27
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kounayan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kounayan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 31.4 | 1.8 | 66 | 63 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 34 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 15 | 643.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 0.3 | 182 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 330 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.5 | 58 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 422.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 1.3 | 56 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 598.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.3 | 244 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 37 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 262 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.0 | 1.1 | 299 | 60 | 1,012.2 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 8 | 418.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 1.1 | 274 | 71 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 18 | 666.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 248 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 3.82 / 4.02 | 16 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 267 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.0 | 1.5 | 267 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 417.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kounayan?
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Kounayan today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Kounayan?
Local time is 21:27. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kounayan?
Kounayan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kounayan?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Kounayan located?
It is at 12.52389, -15.79778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kounayan in?
It is in Senegal.