Location & Surroundings
Gournache is a wadi in Zinder Region, Niger, at 491 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tanout, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Niamey is about 740 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, about 145 km away.
Overview
Gournache is DE Wadi in Zinder, Niger.
It is located in Zinder Region, Niger, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Niger
- Located in Zinder Region
- Type wadi (WAD)
- a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 3' 36" N, 8° 48' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 491 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:17
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other wadis nearby
Weather in Gournache
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gournache, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.5 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.9 to 36.6 C, max wind 8.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
36.5 C
Wind
7.7 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 36.5 | 7.7 | 75 | 18 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.8 | 6.2 | 37 | 18 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 405.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 6.5 | 46 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 6.6 | 69 | 24 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 8.5 | 65 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 625.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.9 | 8.2 | 44 | 19 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 423.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.0 | 7.9 | 45 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 6.9 | 51 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.5 | 7.3 | 78 | 15 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 623.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 4.9 | 57 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 389.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 7.2 | 44 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 7.1 | 42 | 20 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.6 | 9.1 | 54 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 659.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gournache?
Now 36.5 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.9 to 36.6 C, max wind 8.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Gournache today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gournache?
Local time is 21:17. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gournache?
Gournache is a wadi.
What is the elevation of Gournache?
DEM 491 m.
Where is Gournache located?
It is at 15.06002, 8.80085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gournache in?
It is in Niger.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry