Location & Surroundings
Taraba is a settlement in Nord, Burkina Faso, at 312 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gourcy, 16 km to the east. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 135 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ouahigouya Airport, 47 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
13° 9' 18" N, 2° 29' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 312 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:07
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Taraba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taraba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 23.2 | 1.9 | 187 | 85 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 2.0 | 101 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 542.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 27 | 46 | 1,010.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 60 | 325.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 310 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 2.0 | 303 | 60 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 2.9 | 71 | 29 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 548.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.0 | 136 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 538.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 8.5 | 132 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 2.6 | 213 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 0.3 | 202 | 49 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 326.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 1.9 | 199 | 48 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 496.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 3.4 | 212 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 2.4 | 225 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taraba?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 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 Taraba today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Taraba?
Local time is 14:07. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Taraba?
Taraba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taraba?
DEM 312 m.
Where is Taraba located?
It is at 13.15501, -2.49914 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taraba in?
It is in Burkina Faso.