Location & Surroundings
Dana is a settlement in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, at 340 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karankasso, 49 km to the southeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 390 km to the east. The nearest airport is Orodara Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Sana
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
11° 28' 23" N, 5° 0' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 340 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,965 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 100 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.9 | 2.6 | 183 | 98 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 181 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 29.94 / 29.94 | 100 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.6 | 70 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 97 | 100.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 193 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 94 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.7 | 176 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 1.8 | 193 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 48 | 508.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 197 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.78 / 0.90 | 19 | 451.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 256 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 51 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.9 | 1.5 | 282 | 91 | 1,013.2 | 0.27 / 0.47 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 1.6 | 39 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 3.53 / 4.00 | 59 | 518.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 234 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 2.21 / 6.21 | 98 | 451.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 284 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 2.4 | 167 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 6.73 / 6.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dana?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 100 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 Dana today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Dana?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dana?
Dana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dana?
DEM 340 m.
Where is Dana located?
It is at 11.47316, -5.01364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dana in?
It is in Burkina Faso.