Location & Surroundings
Sana is a settlement in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, at 326 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karankasso, 53 km to the southeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 385 km to the east. The nearest airport is Orodara Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: San
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° 33' 12" N, 4° 59' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 326 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,319 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:43
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.4 | 96 | 30 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.9 | 125 | 37 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 2.0 | 117 | 26 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 520.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 0.8 | 81 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 489.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 0.9 | 182 | 44 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 257 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.1 | 1.1 | 24 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 530.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 1.3 | 79 | 25 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 533.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 1.1 | 245 | 33 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 253 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.0 | 1.5 | 21 | 18 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 530.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 1.8 | 162 | 28 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 550.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.8 | 1.9 | 244 | 43 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sana?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 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 Sana today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Sana?
Local time is 10:43. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sana?
Sana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sana?
DEM 326 m.
Where is Sana located?
It is at 11.55339, -4.99585 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sana in?
It is in Burkina Faso.