Location & Surroundings
Béna is a settlement in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, at 313 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Solenzo, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nouna Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Béra
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° 4' 38" N, 4° 11' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 313 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,196 p/km²
- Built-up 17.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:57
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 24.7 | 1.5 | 104 | 70 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.1 | 4.0 | 123 | 40 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 541.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 3.6 | 130 | 46 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 517.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.4 | 214 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 5 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.1 | 230 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 3.9 | 164 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 537.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 3.1 | 144 | 48 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 557.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 3.0 | 235 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 2 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 3.7 | 215 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 3.6 | 216 | 53 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 245.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 3.2 | 281 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 467.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 3.8 | 126 | 88 | 1,014.8 | 6.38 / 6.38 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 4.7 | 350 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 1.99 / 8.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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 Bena today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bena?
Local time is 11:57. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bena?
Bena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena?
DEM 313 m.
Where is Bena located?
It is at 12.07719, -4.18806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena in?
It is in Burkina Faso.