Location & Surroundings
Faran is a settlement in Dosso Region, Niger, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamba, 11 km to the east. The national capital Niamey is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 13 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° 49' 23" N, 3° 33' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Faran
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 24.9 | 0.9 | 303 | 43 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 54 | 36 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.9 | 3.6 | 112 | 13 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 565.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.4 | 2.2 | 75 | 18 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 421.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.6 | 80 | 22 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.7 | 116 | 26 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 4.2 | 113 | 11 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 569.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 167 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 423.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.0 | 2.5 | 105 | 19 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 2.9 | 88 | 22 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 4.1 | 90 | 8 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 3.4 | 45 | 11 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 429.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 2.2 | 84 | 15 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faran?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 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 Faran today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Faran?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Faran?
Faran is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Faran?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Faran located?
It is at 11.82302, 3.55343 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faran in?
It is in Niger.