Location & Surroundings
Moken is a settlement in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso, at 298 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaya, 11 km to the north. The national capital Ouagadougou is 84 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kaya Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Moké Linoré
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° 59' 21" N, 1° 5' 28" W
- Elevation DEM: 298 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 746 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:52
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Moken
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moken, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 38.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 34.4 | 2.7 | 94 | 18 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 0.9 | 75 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.4 | 107 | 26 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.9 | 3.8 | 102 | 14 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 538.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 1.3 | 131 | 19 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 476.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 3.2 | 81 | 22 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 2.9 | 171 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.7 | 1.9 | 141 | 20 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 511.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.6 | 2.2 | 123 | 22 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 418.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 2.3 | 68 | 18 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 134 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.3 | 4.6 | 76 | 10 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 537.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.7 | 4.1 | 60 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 479.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moken?
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 38.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 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 Moken today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Moken?
Local time is 04:52. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Moken?
Moken is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Moken?
DEM 298 m.
Where is Moken located?
It is at 12.98906, -1.09107 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moken in?
It is in Burkina Faso.