Location & Surroundings
Mérina is a settlement in Dakar, Senegal, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rufisque est, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 42' 42" N, 17° 15' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12,401 p/km²
- Built-up 40.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 19:14
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Merina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 25.8 | 2.7 | 328 | 84 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 3.2 | 256 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 53 | 388.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.3 | 296 | 72 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 683.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 3.0 | 332 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 16.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 2.9 | 325 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 3.4 | 325 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 7 | 270.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 4.6 | 325 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 747.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 50 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 1.32 / 1.32 | 100 | 15.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 1.1 | 74 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 2.8 | 9 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 352.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 5.2 | 358 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 1.34 / 1.34 | 64 | 611.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 19 | 85 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 84 | 10.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 3.7 | 22 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merina?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Merina today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 19:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Merina?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Merina?
Merina is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Merina?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Merina located?
It is at 14.71164, -17.26473 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merina in?
It is in Senegal.