Location & Surroundings
Sam is a settlement in Diourbel Region, Senegal, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbake, less than 2 km away. The national capital Dakar is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 73 km away.
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° 47' 0" N, 15° 54' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,861 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:49
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Temperature
36.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 36.8 | 1.5 | 179 | 32 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 4.3 | 296 | 57 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 3.0 | 294 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 3.7 | 22 | 33 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 381.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 2.2 | 97 | 22 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 635.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 3.2 | 300 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.6 | 287 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 4.6 | 90 | 22 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 398.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.5 | 3.3 | 55 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 48 | 18 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.1 | 91 | 25 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 2.9 | 93 | 11 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 419.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.1 | 0.9 | 143 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 656.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sam?
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 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 Sam today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Sam?
Local time is 03:49. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sam?
Sam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sam?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Sam located?
It is at 14.78333, -15.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sam in?
It is in Senegal.