Location & Surroundings
Goala is a settlement in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso, at 300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bousse, 29 km to the west. The national capital Ouagadougou is 36 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ouagadougou Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Gouala
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° 40' 50" N, 1° 37' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 300 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 242 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:20
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Goala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
38.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 38.1 | 2.8 | 72 | 10 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.3 | 3.8 | 71 | 15 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 457.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 2.4 | 78 | 22 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 3.6 | 28 | 24 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.3 | 4.3 | 54 | 10 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 527.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 3.7 | 38 | 14 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 479.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 3.3 | 24 | 19 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.6 | 41 | 21 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 38.0 | 3.9 | 101 | 10 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 509.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 131 | 16 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 466.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 188 | 22 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 0.4 | 23 | 25 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.4 | 1.6 | 157 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 507.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goala?
Now 38.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 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 Goala today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Goala?
Local time is 20:20. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Goala?
Goala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Goala?
DEM 300 m.
Where is Goala located?
It is at 12.68055, -1.62535 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goala in?
It is in Burkina Faso.