Location & Surroundings
Yipala is a settlement in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso, at 303 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaya, 12 km to the north. The national capital Ouagadougou is 87 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kaya Airport, 11 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
12° 59' 12" N, 1° 2' 35" W
- Elevation DEM: 303 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:59
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Yipala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yipala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,009.7 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 | 33.7 | 2.9 | 351 | 22 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 60 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 2.8 | 65 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.1 | 3.4 | 115 | 11 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 542.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 2.7 | 123 | 14 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 481.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 2.8 | 79 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.5 | 116 | 22 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.9 | 2.7 | 119 | 12 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 539.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.7 | 2.0 | 155 | 18 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 476.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 3.0 | 77 | 22 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 3.9 | 193 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.3 | 2.7 | 244 | 26 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 496.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.0 | 3.1 | 114 | 24 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 407.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yipala?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.4 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 Yipala today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Yipala?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Yipala?
Yipala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yipala?
DEM 303 m.
Where is Yipala located?
It is at 12.98665, -1.04306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yipala in?
It is in Burkina Faso.