Location & Surroundings
Nièm is a settlement in Louga, Senegal, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Louga, 5 km to the east. The national capital Dakar is about 165 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Saint-Louis, 53 km away.
Also known as: Seignethiou-Niéme
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° 37' 0" N, 16° 16' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,088 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:54
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Niem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
3.4 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 26.5 | 3.4 | 284 | 87 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 4.7 | 281 | 46 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 385.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 7.2 | 257 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 702.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 6.7 | 256 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 11.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 7.4 | 249 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 7.9 | 273 | 57 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 411.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 7.3 | 268 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 706.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 5.7 | 260 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 10.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.8 | 3.9 | 263 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 5.6 | 309 | 41 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 395.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 6.3 | 308 | 59 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 708.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 5.0 | 314 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 3.1 | 335 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niem?
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Niem today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Niem?
Local time is 11:54. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Niem?
Niem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Niem?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Niem located?
It is at 15.61667, -16.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niem in?
It is in Senegal.