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 15:28
- 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 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.71 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 | 25.5 | 1.6 | 225 | 59 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 3.4 | 172 | 31 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 353.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 5.5 | 249 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 551.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 3.1 | 248 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.26 / 0.31 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.3 | 196 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 1.40 / 1.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 1.0 | 127 | 49 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 333.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 5.0 | 250 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.65 | 100 | 430.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 308 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.21 / 0.86 | 57 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.2 | 2.3 | 318 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 2.2 | 317 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 371.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 5.7 | 281 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 20 | 470.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 3.4 | 326 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.4 | 2.8 | 349 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbam?
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 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 15:28. 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)