Location & Surroundings
Niankouni is a settlement in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, at 280 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barani, 23 km to the north. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 270 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nouna Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Niankoiné · Miankoïne
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° 58' 0" N, 3° 57' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 280 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 279 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:00
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Niankouni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niankouni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.5 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.66 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 | 23.8 | 0.8 | 284 | 86 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 2.8 | 172 | 47 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 513.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 6.9 | 178 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 100 | 571.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 203 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 8.88 / 9.90 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.6 | 330 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 1.6 | 117 | 49 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 479.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 5.0 | 266 | 64 | 1,009.5 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 100 | 472.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 308 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 2.15 / 3.33 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.9 | 1.8 | 285 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 6.30 / 9.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 3.1 | 141 | 48 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 457.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.7 | 1.9 | 142 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 544.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 5.2 | 189 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 3.36 / 3.36 | 74 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 1.7 | 241 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niankouni?
Now 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.5 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Niankouni today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Niankouni?
Local time is 16:00. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Niankouni?
Niankouni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Niankouni?
DEM 280 m.
Where is Niankouni located?
It is at 12.96667, -3.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niankouni in?
It is in Burkina Faso.