Location & Surroundings
Sonkounsi is a settlement in Nord, Burkina Faso, at 330 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ouahigouya, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 155 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ouahigouya Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Sonkouissi
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° 30' 30" N, 2° 20' 28" W
- Elevation DEM: 330 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 487 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:30
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sonkounsi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonkounsi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
4.1 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.9 | 4.1 | 22 | 21 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonkounsi?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Sonkounsi today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Sonkounsi?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sonkounsi?
Sonkounsi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonkounsi?
DEM 330 m.
Where is Sonkounsi located?
It is at 13.50835, -2.34114 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonkounsi in?
It is in Burkina Faso.