Location & Surroundings
Bountou is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 471 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zango, 16 km to the south. The national capital Niamey is about 690 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tessaoua Airport, 79 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° 11' 55" N, 8° 28' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 471 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 293 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:47
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bountou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bountou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 35.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 33.3 | 2.5 | 230 | 36 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 1.3 | 155 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 422.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 4.3 | 235 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 3.1 | 255 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 1.3 | 307 | 36 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 658.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 0.4 | 263 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 26 | 425.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 1.6 | 129 | 63 | 1,012.6 | 4.30 / 4.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 140 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.0 | 4.2 | 125 | 40 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 604.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 0.9 | 169 | 49 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 379.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 177 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 204 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 72 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.7 | 3.5 | 292 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 621.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bountou?
Now 33.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 35.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 Bountou today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bountou?
Local time is 19:47. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bountou?
Bountou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bountou?
DEM 471 m.
Where is Bountou located?
It is at 13.19854, 8.46965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bountou in?
It is in Niger.