Location & Surroundings
Sompéla is a settlement in Nord, Burkina Faso, at 350 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gourcy, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 130 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ouahigouya Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Sommpéla
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
13° 17' 6" N, 2° 15' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 350 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 383 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:18
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sompela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sompela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 39.8 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 26.7 | 2.9 | 69 | 18 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 39.8 | 5.8 | 66 | 8 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 514.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 4.1 | 49 | 12 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 465.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 3.4 | 64 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 4.1 | 23 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.8 | 6.0 | 49 | 12 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 513.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 4.3 | 23 | 15 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 457.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 4.1 | 16 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 4.5 | 33 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.8 | 6.7 | 51 | 10 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 519.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.8 | 4.2 | 36 | 14 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 483.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 3.5 | 36 | 19 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 3.5 | 36 | 20 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sompela?
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 39.8 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 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 Sompela today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Sompela?
Local time is 15:18. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sompela?
Sompela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sompela?
DEM 350 m.
Where is Sompela located?
It is at 13.28504, -2.25222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sompela in?
It is in Burkina Faso.