Location & Surroundings
Mbam is a settlement in Fatick, Senegal, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Foundiougne, 4 km to the west. The national capital Dakar is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 42 km away.
Overview
Mbam is commune of Senegal — FR commune du Sénégal.
It is located in Djilor Arrondissement, Senegal.
The population is about 9,961 (2013).
It covers about 87 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 8 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Senegal
- Located in Djilor Arrondissement
- Area 87 square kilometre
- 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° 7' 15" N, 16° 26' 9" W
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,539 p/km²
- Built-up 18.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:11
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 34.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
34.3 C
Wind
3.3 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.66 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 | 34.3 | 3.3 | 175 | 29 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 5.3 | 241 | 44 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 568.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 3.7 | 254 | 67 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 2.2 | 127 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 2.68 / 2.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.3 | 1.1 | 128 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 100 | 338.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 3.7 | 238 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 413.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.2 | 332 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 1.26 / 1.53 | 62 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 306 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.7 | 1.1 | 313 | 45 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 372.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 5.4 | 274 | 57 | 1,012.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 29 | 511.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.1 | 319 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.10 | 5 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.7 | 341 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.8 | 3.7 | 13 | 51 | 1,014.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 3 | 369.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbam?
Now 34.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 34.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbam today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Mbam?
Local time is 22:11. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Mbam?
Mbam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbam?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Mbam located?
It is at 14.12082, -16.43590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbam in?
It is in Senegal.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)