Location & Surroundings
Mèlou is a settlement in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, at 263 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Toma, 38 km to the north. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 150 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dedougou Airport, 60 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° 25' 0" N, 2° 56' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 263 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 195 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:35
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Melou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.6 | 2.9 | 39 | 27 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.7 | 3.6 | 73 | 12 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 514.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 2.0 | 83 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 3.2 | 41 | 19 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 2.6 | 44 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.0 | 4.1 | 92 | 11 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 504.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 0.6 | 38 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 472.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 1.3 | 307 | 18 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 1.7 | 256 | 21 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.4 | 0.9 | 225 | 13 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 461.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 2.5 | 149 | 18 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 467.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 1.1 | 1 | 23 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 1.6 | 346 | 26 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melou?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 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 Melou today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Melou?
Local time is 17:35. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Melou?
Melou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Melou?
DEM 263 m.
Where is Melou located?
It is at 12.41667, -2.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melou in?
It is in Burkina Faso.