Location & Surroundings
Gomponsom is a settlement in Nord, Burkina Faso, at 322 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yako, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 100 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ouahigouya Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: Gommpéla
Overview
Gomponsom Department is department of Burkina Faso — FR département du Burkina Faso.
It is located in Passoré Province, Burkina Faso.
Basic Data
- Country Burkina Faso
- Located in Passoré Province
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 1' 17" N, 2° 10' 35" W
- Elevation DEM: 322 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,196 p/km²
- Built-up 6.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:33
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gomponsom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gomponsom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 34.0 | 2.2 | 222 | 27 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 1.8 | 253 | 40 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 1.7 | 14 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.8 | 1.8 | 79 | 17 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 468.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 3.9 | 65 | 17 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 307.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 2.5 | 102 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.1 | 142 | 23 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.8 | 2.2 | 141 | 10 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 534.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.4 | 2.5 | 126 | 16 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 493.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 0.8 | 127 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.6 | 242 | 25 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.0 | 1.8 | 142 | 11 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 525.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.1 | 3.5 | 100 | 16 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 483.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gomponsom?
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 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 Gomponsom today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Gomponsom?
Local time is 02:33. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gomponsom?
Gomponsom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gomponsom?
DEM 322 m.
Where is Gomponsom located?
It is at 13.02135, -2.17630 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gomponsom in?
It is in Burkina Faso.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)