Location & Surroundings
Dossen is a settlement in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso, at 298 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pouytenga, 15 km to the south. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Boulsa Airport, 32 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° 23' 0" N, 0° 27' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 298 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 181 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:14
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dossen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dossen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 38.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 26.9 | 1.7 | 314 | 39 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.3 | 4.6 | 92 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 567.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.3 | 4.1 | 61 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 494.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 3.9 | 72 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.8 | 86 | 19 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.8 | 4.6 | 103 | 10 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 582.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 3.2 | 82 | 13 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 511.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 3.2 | 123 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 2.9 | 182 | 26 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.5 | 1.3 | 166 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 565.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 1.4 | 271 | 20 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 461.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 1.6 | 23 | 21 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 1.2 | 210 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dossen?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 38.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 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 Dossen today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Dossen?
Local time is 15:14. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dossen?
Dossen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dossen?
DEM 298 m.
Where is Dossen located?
It is at 12.38333, -0.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dossen in?
It is in Burkina Faso.