Location & Surroundings
Maka is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kebemer, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Dakar is about 120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Saint-Louis, 85 km away.
Also known as: Maqua
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° 17' 0" N, 16° 29' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 148 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:19
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 34.1 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
6.2 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 29.2 | 6.2 | 328 | 69 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 3.8 | 343 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 3.1 | 342 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.63 / 0.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 4.9 | 359 | 48 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 382.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.8 | 7.3 | 329 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 681.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 3.1 | 353 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 58 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 2.6 | 330 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 3.8 | 253 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 20 | 413.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.8 | 6.6 | 281 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 39 | 720.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 6.7 | 244 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 6.2 | 250 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 7.6 | 271 | 57 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 409.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 7.3 | 268 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 671.6 | 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 Maka?
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 34.1 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 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 Maka today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Maka?
Local time is 03:19. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Maka?
Maka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maka?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Maka located?
It is at 15.28333, -16.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maka in?
It is in Senegal.