Location & Surroundings
Gao is a settlement in Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso, at 325 m elevation. The nearest larger town is To, 23 km to the south. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Leo Airport, 61 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
11° 38' 59" N, 2° 10' 40" W
- Elevation DEM: 325 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 551 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:38
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Temperature
35.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 35.0 | 1.8 | 248 | 38 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 3.4 | 129 | 53 | 1,009.4 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 75 | 335.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.6 | 162 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 186 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 2.8 | 209 | 38 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 520.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 8.0 | 29 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 3.29 / 3.29 | 81 | 354.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 56 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 1.06 / 4.35 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 125 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.1 | 3.1 | 190 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 260.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 1.0 | 198 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 7 | 182.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 195 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 237 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.1 | 1.6 | 247 | 42 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 512.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gao?
Now 35.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 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 Gao today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Gao?
Local time is 22:38. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gao?
Gao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gao?
DEM 325 m.
Where is Gao located?
It is at 11.64967, -2.17777 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gao in?
It is in Burkina Faso.