Location & Surroundings
Zao is a settlement in Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso, at 341 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sabou, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is 85 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Leo Airport, 83 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° 51' 0" N, 2° 7' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 341 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:46
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 31.6 | 3.1 | 109 | 35 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 2.7 | 157 | 43 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 192 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.0 | 1.6 | 143 | 24 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 551.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 3.4 | 92 | 27 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 520.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 3.7 | 191 | 42 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 194 | 66 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.4 | 3.6 | 218 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 501.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.3 | 2.1 | 134 | 44 | 1,008.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 89 | 438.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 186 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.39 / 0.58 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 206 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 3.2 | 215 | 39 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 496.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.2 | 2.0 | 352 | 65 | 1,009.5 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 409.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zao?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 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 Zao today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Zao?
Local time is 00:46. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Zao?
Zao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zao?
DEM 341 m.
Where is Zao located?
It is at 11.85000, -2.11667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zao in?
It is in Burkina Faso.