Location & Surroundings
Gorgana is a wetland in Sahel, Burkina Faso, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Djibo, 57 km to the south. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 250 km to the south. The nearest airport is Djibo Airport, 55 km away.
Overview
Gorgana is wetland in Burkina Faso.
It is located in Burkina Faso.
The elevation is around 268 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burkina Faso
- Type wetland (WTLD)
- an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 35' 0" N, 1° 48' 24" W
- Elevation DEM: 268 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:31
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Nearby
Weather in Gorgana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorgana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 39.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.6 to 39.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
39.7 C
Wind
5.6 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 39.7 | 5.6 | 81 | 9 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.0 | 4.2 | 88 | 10 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 464.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 2.6 | 85 | 13 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 3.0 | 54 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.4 | 5.8 | 66 | 9 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 517.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.0 | 4.0 | 55 | 11 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 466.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 4.1 | 33 | 13 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 5.8 | 27 | 25 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 38.1 | 7.1 | 46 | 13 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 510.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.5 | 4.1 | 30 | 13 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 441.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 4.5 | 14 | 15 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 4.6 | 15 | 19 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.3 | 5.6 | 32 | 11 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 516.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorgana?
Now 39.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.6 to 39.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 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 Gorgana today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Gorgana?
Local time is 21:31. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gorgana?
Gorgana is a wetland.
What is the elevation of Gorgana?
DEM 268 m.
Where is Gorgana located?
It is at 14.58330, -1.80670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorgana in?
It is in Burkina Faso.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry