Location & Surroundings
Makataka is a settlement in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso, at 321 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bourzanga, 39 km to the west. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 140 km to the south. The nearest airport is Barsalogho Airport, 24 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
13° 33' 36" N, 1° 12' 11" W
- Elevation DEM: 321 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:13
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Weather in Makataka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makataka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 37.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
37.5 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 37.5 | 6.2 | 87 | 11 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 4.4 | 70 | 13 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 510.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 3.6 | 69 | 17 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.2 | 86 | 19 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 4.0 | 106 | 11 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 529.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.4 | 2.6 | 143 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 496.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 1.3 | 146 | 18 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.0 | 99 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.5 | 2.0 | 42 | 10 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 515.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.3 | 3.3 | 46 | 13 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 458.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 2.0 | 51 | 17 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 36 | 23 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.9 | 4.2 | 54 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 555.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makataka?
Now 37.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 37.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Makataka today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Makataka?
Local time is 21:13. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makataka?
Makataka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makataka?
DEM 321 m.
Where is Makataka located?
It is at 13.56011, -1.20315 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makataka in?
It is in Burkina Faso.