Location & Surroundings
Pointe de Nikine is a point in Ziguinchor, Senegal. The nearest larger town is Tionk Essil, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Dakar is about 250 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cap Skirring Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: Pointe de Gnékin
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 33' 0" N, 16° 45' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pointe de Nikine
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pointe de Nikine, 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 624 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
4.9 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 87 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 4.9 | 282 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 4.15 / 4.15 | 100 | 321.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 4.6 | 271 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 624.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 2.9 | 273 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 4.0 | 310 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 2.7 | 334 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.0 | 285 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 127.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 248 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 89 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.5 | 2.3 | 315 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.34 / 0.35 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 3.5 | 332 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.71 / 1.06 | 97 | 323.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 332 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 5.46 / 6.53 | 100 | 133.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 55 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 4.88 / 11.40 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 3.0 | 77 | 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 Pointe de Nikine?
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 624 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 Pointe de Nikine today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Pointe de Nikine?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Pointe de Nikine?
Pointe de Nikine is a point.
What is the elevation of Pointe de Nikine?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Pointe de Nikine located?
It is at 12.55000, -16.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pointe de Nikine in?
It is in Senegal.