Location & Surroundings
Souma is a settlement in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, at 286 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bama, 40 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 295 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bobo Dioulasso Airport, 69 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' 38" N, 4° 9' 50" W
- Elevation DEM: 286 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,133 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:16
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Souma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Souma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.3 | 1.4 | 180 | 54 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.8 | 3.0 | 65 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 520.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 2.1 | 121 | 24 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 486.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 0.6 | 187 | 39 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.1 | 181 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.0 | 3.7 | 83 | 16 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 534.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 1.8 | 121 | 25 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 544.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 1.1 | 173 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 2.0 | 195 | 61 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.2 | 1.5 | 188 | 26 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 527.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 1.6 | 233 | 30 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 520.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 246 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 1.6 | 224 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Souma?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.0 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 Souma today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Souma?
Local time is 12:16. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Souma?
Souma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Souma?
DEM 286 m.
Where is Souma located?
It is at 11.76045, -4.16376 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Souma in?
It is in Burkina Faso.