Location & Surroundings
Bokin is a settlement in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso, at 300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ziniare, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is 38 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ouagadougou Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Boken
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° 42' 18" N, 1° 30' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 300 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 526 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:44
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bokin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bokin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
36.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 36.9 | 1.7 | 115 | 20 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 3.3 | 88 | 23 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 430.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.9 | 106 | 29 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 176 | 35 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.8 | 3.8 | 147 | 19 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 510.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 3.7 | 76 | 21 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 462.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 3.1 | 95 | 25 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 4.2 | 91 | 23 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.6 | 6.0 | 121 | 10 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 519.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 4.7 | 67 | 14 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 471.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 4.4 | 72 | 16 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 3.8 | 75 | 16 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.5 | 6.8 | 86 | 6 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 532.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bokin?
Now 36.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 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 Bokin today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Bokin?
Local time is 21:44. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bokin?
Bokin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bokin?
DEM 300 m.
Where is Bokin located?
It is at 12.70489, -1.50271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bokin in?
It is in Burkina Faso.