Location & Surroundings
Kota is a settlement in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, at 276 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tougan, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 195 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tougan Airport, 35 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
12° 49' 0" N, 3° 17' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 276 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 685 p/km²
- Built-up 6.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:35
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
38.1 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
57 %
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 | 4.3 | 52 | 11 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 3.9 | 29 | 15 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 488.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 49 | 19 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 68 | 20 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.7 | 3.4 | 92 | 10 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 489.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 1.8 | 175 | 15 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 474.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 7 | 19 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.1 | 17 | 22 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.3 | 2.8 | 95 | 14 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 468.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 1.3 | 5 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 336.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 1.1 | 52 | 22 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 310 | 28 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 39.2 | 2.9 | 51 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 503.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kota?
Now 38.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Kota today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Kota?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kota?
Kota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kota?
DEM 276 m.
Where is Kota located?
It is at 12.81667, -3.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kota in?
It is in Burkina Faso.