Location & Surroundings
Nyikine is a settlement in Ziguinchor, Senegal, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tionk Essil, 38 km to the northeast. The national capital Dakar is about 250 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cap Skirring Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Gnékin · Nikine
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
12° 32' 4" N, 16° 45' 16" W
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 246 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nyikine
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nyikine, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 28.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
4.9 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 27.6 | 4.9 | 279 | 86 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 4.9 | 282 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 4.33 / 4.33 | 100 | 320.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 4.6 | 271 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 622.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 2.9 | 273 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 4.0 | 310 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 2.7 | 335 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.0 | 286 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 125.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 247 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 2.3 | 314 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.36 / 0.37 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 3.5 | 333 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.69 / 1.06 | 98 | 323.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 333 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 5.54 / 6.61 | 100 | 130.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 53 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 5.27 / 11.87 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 3.0 | 78 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 4.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nyikine?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 28.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Nyikine today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Nyikine?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Nyikine?
Nyikine is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nyikine?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Nyikine located?
It is at 12.53444, -16.75444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nyikine in?
It is in Senegal.