Location & Surroundings
Gaigou is a settlement in Sahel, Burkina Faso, at 288 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gorom-Gorom, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 270 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gorom-Gorom Airport, 27 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
14° 17' 44" N, 0° 1' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 288 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 466 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:16
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gaigou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaigou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.0 to 38.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
35.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 35.2 | 2.9 | 120 | 18 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.3 | 3.4 | 51 | 22 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 3.8 | 63 | 23 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.4 | 7.6 | 96 | 9 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 574.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 4.0 | 74 | 12 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 501.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 4.0 | 82 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 4.0 | 84 | 18 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.9 | 6.4 | 109 | 10 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 576.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.9 | 3.5 | 83 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 496.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 3.6 | 92 | 16 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 2.9 | 89 | 20 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.1 | 3.3 | 106 | 11 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 506.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.8 | 2.0 | 127 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 450.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaigou?
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.0 to 38.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Gaigou today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Gaigou?
Local time is 05:16. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gaigou?
Gaigou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaigou?
DEM 288 m.
Where is Gaigou located?
It is at 14.29565, -0.03280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaigou in?
It is in Burkina Faso.