Location & Surroundings
Katafona is a settlement in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, at 334 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karankasso, 50 km to the southeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 380 km to the east. The nearest airport is Orodara Airport, 64 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° 33' 45" N, 4° 56' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 334 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,934 p/km²
- Built-up 9.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:23
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katafona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katafona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 31.6 | 0.1 | 164 | 35 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 1.6 | 294 | 55 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 199 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.4 | 1.3 | 235 | 27 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 497.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 0.5 | 213 | 32 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 508.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 1.7 | 263 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 0.9 | 236 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.9 | 2.3 | 257 | 30 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 493.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.7 | 3.0 | 219 | 38 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 366.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 2.3 | 224 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 3.0 | 214 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.25 / 0.26 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 3.4 | 234 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 381.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.5 | 2.8 | 208 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 336.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katafona?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 Katafona today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Katafona?
Local time is 05:23. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Katafona?
Katafona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katafona?
DEM 334 m.
Where is Katafona located?
It is at 11.56239, -4.94588 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katafona in?
It is in Burkina Faso.