Location & Surroundings
Essakan is a hamlet in Sahel, Burkina Faso, at 238 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gorom-Gorom, 63 km to the southwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 335 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tambao Airport, 14 km away.
Basic Data
- Type camp(s) (CMP)
- a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 54' 30" N, 0° 5' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 238 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:01
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other camp(s)s nearby
Weather in Essakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Essakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 37.1 | 0.7 | 326 | 14 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.1 | 1.2 | 50 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 420.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.2 | 1.3 | 72 | 16 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 2.6 | 19 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.1 | 3.0 | 103 | 9 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 546.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 2.1 | 78 | 11 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 463.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 107 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 2.8 | 58 | 16 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 40.0 | 4.7 | 100 | 9 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 545.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.5 | 2.2 | 109 | 13 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 452.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 3.8 | 107 | 18 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 2.4 | 115 | 20 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 39.3 | 6.6 | 137 | 11 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 536.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Essakan?
Now 37.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 Essakan today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Essakan?
Local time is 22:01. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Essakan?
Essakan is a camp(s).
What is the elevation of Essakan?
DEM 238 m.
Where is Essakan located?
It is at 14.90839, 0.09217 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Essakan in?
It is in Burkina Faso.