Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Dakar, Senegal, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Diamniadio, 3 km to the west. The national capital Dakar is 31 km to the west. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Poutou
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
14° 42' 38" N, 17° 9' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,255 p/km²
- Built-up 15.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:43
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 19:11
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
Weather in Potou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 31.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
3.4 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 27.4 | 3.4 | 5 | 84 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 3.5 | 356 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 5.8 | 3 | 68 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 385.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 6.7 | 346 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 76 | 691.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 2.9 | 350 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 2.2 | 342 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 2.8 | 277 | 65 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 383.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 4.7 | 230 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 691.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.8 | 6.5 | 242 | 89 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 6.6 | 254 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 7.4 | 260 | 72 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 78 | 393.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 6.2 | 272 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.19 / 0.31 | 98 | 668.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.6 | 4.7 | 277 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 11.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 31.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Potou today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 19:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Potou?
Potou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potou?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 14.71065, -17.15181 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in Senegal.