Location & Surroundings
Babou is a settlement in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso, at 305 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bousse, 40 km to the southwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is 59 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaya Airport, 59 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
12° 53' 18" N, 1° 36' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 305 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 159 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:08
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Babou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Babou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 29.7 | 1.6 | 173 | 36 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.1 | 199 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.3 | 3.5 | 115 | 17 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 556.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 3.3 | 89 | 20 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 515.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 2.2 | 197 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 3.5 | 189 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.7 | 4.8 | 214 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 519.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.8 | 1.7 | 125 | 27 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 495.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.5 | 4.4 | 237 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 3.0 | 203 | 61 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.9 | 3.9 | 229 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 517.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 2.8 | 353 | 38 | 1,007.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 6 | 397.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 5.9 | 275 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.31 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Babou?
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Babou today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Babou?
Local time is 09:08. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Babou?
Babou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Babou?
DEM 305 m.
Where is Babou located?
It is at 12.88846, -1.60991 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Babou in?
It is in Burkina Faso.