Location & Surroundings
Gonsin is a settlement in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso, at 313 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ziniare, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is 36 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ouagadougou Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Gonsen
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° 39' 59" N, 1° 25' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 313 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 459 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:00
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gonsin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gonsin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 34.1 | 3.4 | 232 | 48 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 0.7 | 251 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 94 | 536.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.3 | 193 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 2.71 / 3.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.1 | 196 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 4.2 | 232 | 47 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 482.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 2.1 | 252 | 48 | 1,007.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 44 | 483.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 232 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 2.79 / 2.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 127 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 2.65 / 5.46 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.8 | 4.6 | 172 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 100 | 229.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 1.0 | 315 | 70 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.0 | 257 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.1 | 209 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 1.32 / 1.36 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.3 | 5.3 | 240 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 55 | 561.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gonsin?
Now 34.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Gonsin today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gonsin?
Local time is 18:00. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gonsin?
Gonsin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gonsin?
DEM 313 m.
Where is Gonsin located?
It is at 12.66649, -1.41832 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gonsin in?
It is in Burkina Faso.