Location & Surroundings
Sofina is a settlement in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, at 335 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kouri, 41 km to the north. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 370 km to the east. The nearest airport is Koutiala, 90 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° 49' 21" N, 4° 52' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 335 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,766 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:31
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sofina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 500 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 29.7 | 2.4 | 193 | 57 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 168 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 88 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 172 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.35 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 2.9 | 228 | 50 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 428.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.8 | 185 | 59 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 499.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 2.5 | 341 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 3.33 / 3.33 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 200 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 2.1 | 170 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 430.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.4 | 2.2 | 287 | 78 | 1,009.1 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 99 | 386.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 30 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 4.77 / 6.00 | 97 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 200 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.51 / 6.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 2.2 | 190 | 67 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 227.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.0 | 0.8 | 200 | 69 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 398.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofina?
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 500 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 Sofina today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sofina?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sofina?
Sofina is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sofina?
DEM 335 m.
Where is Sofina located?
It is at 11.82252, -4.86877 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofina in?
It is in Burkina Faso.