Location & Surroundings
Sak is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mekhe, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Dakar is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 68 km away.
Also known as: Sakh
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° 5' 0" N, 16° 36' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 529 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:11
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:09
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 33.6 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
5.9 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 29.3 | 5.9 | 334 | 70 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 3.3 | 335 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 333 | 83 | 1,012.6 | 0.32 / 0.37 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 5.1 | 2 | 53 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 395.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 7.2 | 330 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 673.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.9 | 340 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 42 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 2.0 | 316 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 3.7 | 248 | 50 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 412.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.0 | 6.1 | 265 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 54 | 709.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 6.5 | 242 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.16 / 0.23 | 43 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 5.7 | 251 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 7.0 | 269 | 57 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 6.9 | 270 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 654.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sak?
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 33.6 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Sak today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Sak?
Local time is 02:11. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sak?
Sak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sak?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Sak located?
It is at 15.08333, -16.60000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sak in?
It is in Senegal.