Location & Surroundings
Niou is a settlement in Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso, at 303 m elevation. The nearest larger town is To, 34 km to the south. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 100 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Leo Airport, 73 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
11° 45' 0" N, 2° 14' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 303 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:15
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Niou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 39.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
37.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.4 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 | 37.8 | 2.7 | 163 | 23 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 1.3 | 145 | 27 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 487.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 1.9 | 183 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 217 | 48 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.9 | 0.5 | 129 | 19 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 524.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 2.7 | 83 | 20 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 487.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 1.7 | 168 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 3.0 | 205 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.9 | 3.4 | 251 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 445.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 1.8 | 262 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 346.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 212 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 238 | 66 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.8 | 1.1 | 162 | 22 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 468.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niou?
Now 37.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 39.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Niou today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Niou?
Local time is 00:15. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Niou?
Niou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Niou?
DEM 303 m.
Where is Niou located?
It is at 11.75000, -2.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niou in?
It is in Burkina Faso.