Location & Surroundings
Forkas is a settlement in Niamey, Niger, at 248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Filingue, 29 km to the southwest. The national capital Niamey is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dogondoutchi Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: Farkass
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
14° 34' 0" N, 3° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 248 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:20
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Forkas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forkas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 34.2 | 2.9 | 63 | 12 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 3.2 | 85 | 15 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 2.8 | 80 | 19 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.9 | 3.0 | 113 | 11 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 600.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 2.5 | 101 | 12 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 444.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 2.5 | 44 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 135 | 19 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.3 | 3.1 | 133 | 10 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 564.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.7 | 2.3 | 95 | 11 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 382.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 1.8 | 136 | 13 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.4 | 143 | 15 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.4 | 4.4 | 196 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 592.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.8 | 2.2 | 186 | 13 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 442.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forkas?
Now 34.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Forkas today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Forkas?
Local time is 04:20. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Forkas?
Forkas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Forkas?
DEM 248 m.
Where is Forkas located?
It is at 14.56667, 3.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forkas in?
It is in Niger.