Location & Surroundings
Laye is a settlement in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso, at 339 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bousse, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is 32 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ouagadougou Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Lai · Lay
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 31' 52" N, 1° 46' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 339 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,383 p/km²
- Built-up 13.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:43
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Laye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 38.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
37.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 37.4 | 1.4 | 342 | 22 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 3.4 | 55 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 401.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 3.1 | 56 | 20 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 3.1 | 82 | 21 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.9 | 4.9 | 97 | 10 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 486.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 4.1 | 104 | 13 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 362.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 3.1 | 59 | 15 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 3.4 | 88 | 18 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 38.8 | 5.0 | 94 | 9 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 450.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 3.8 | 107 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 455.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 124 | 17 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 71 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 38.5 | 2.4 | 122 | 10 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 533.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laye?
Now 37.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 38.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 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 Laye today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Laye?
Local time is 22:43. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Laye?
Laye is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Laye?
DEM 339 m.
Where is Laye located?
It is at 12.53118, -1.77684 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laye in?
It is in Burkina Faso.