Location & Surroundings
Rufisque est is a city in Dakar, Senegal with 221,066 inhabitants, at 5 m elevation. The nearest airport is Leopold Sedar Senghor International, 22 km away.
Overview
Rufisque Est is district of Rufisque, Senegal — FR commune de la Ville de Rufisque, Sénégal.
It is located in Rufisque arrondissement, Senegal.
The population is about 53,711 (2002).
It covers about 8.13 square kilometre.
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Basic Data
- Country Senegal
- Located in Rufisque arrondissement
- Area 8.13 square kilometre
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 42' 58" N, 17° 16' 22" W
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 221,066
- Pop. Density 8,842 p/km²
- Built-up 27.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 19:09
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other section of populated places nearby
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Weather in Rufisque est
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufisque est, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 28.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
5.8 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 28.6 | 5.8 | 332 | 71 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 5.2 | 328 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 723.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 4.7 | 323 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 4.3 | 337 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 4.3 | 327 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 404.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 4.8 | 328 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 725.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 3.7 | 327 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.7 | 333 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.8 | 4.3 | 336 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 386.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 4.8 | 332 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 695.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 3.2 | 325 | 79 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 4.0 | 53 | 86 | 1,015.2 | 4.22 / 4.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.9 | 3.5 | 36 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 163.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufisque est?
Now 28.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 28.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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 Rufisque est today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Rufisque est?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Rufisque est?
Rufisque est is a section of populated place.
How many people live in Rufisque est?
Population about 221,066.
What is the elevation of Rufisque est?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Rufisque est located?
It is at 14.71620, -17.27283 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufisque est in?
It is in Senegal.
Links
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