Location & Surroundings
Kouritenga is a settlement in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso, at 315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koupela, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tenkodogo Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Kuritenga
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° 8' 0" N, 0° 17' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 315 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:29
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kouritenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kouritenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 31.0 | 4.2 | 62 | 10 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 4.1 | 67 | 15 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 4.1 | 65 | 17 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 5.8 | 93 | 10 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 547.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 1.8 | 100 | 16 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 3.6 | 61 | 17 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 3.5 | 65 | 18 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.3 | 4.6 | 97 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 520.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.1 | 2.0 | 102 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 427.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 3.4 | 49 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 3.8 | 71 | 13 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.7 | 4.7 | 101 | 7 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 536.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 1.9 | 87 | 11 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 468.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kouritenga?
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Kouritenga today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Kouritenga?
Local time is 01:29. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kouritenga?
Kouritenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kouritenga?
DEM 315 m.
Where is Kouritenga located?
It is at 12.13333, -0.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kouritenga in?
It is in Burkina Faso.