Location & Surroundings
Palène is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mekhe, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Dakar is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: M’Palen
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° 10' 0" N, 16° 39' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 51 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 489 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:15
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Palene
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palene, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 31.8 | 2.9 | 314 | 49 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 5.1 | 318 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 525.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 3.2 | 301 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.7 | 332 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 3.5 | 348 | 52 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 385.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 5.9 | 321 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 564.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 3.8 | 331 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 42 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 4.4 | 346 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.9 | 5.8 | 352 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 384.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 6.9 | 340 | 60 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 631.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 5.2 | 346 | 71 | 1,014.7 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 10 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 4.3 | 10 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.0 | 2.0 | 41 | 52 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 247.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palene?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Palene today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Palene?
Local time is 18:15. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Palene?
Palene is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palene?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Palene located?
It is at 15.16667, -16.65000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palene in?
It is in Senegal.