Location & Surroundings
Kounam is a settlement in Tillaberi Region, Niger, at 272 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tillaberi, 43 km to the south. The national capital Niamey is about 140 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Tera Airport, about 105 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
14° 35' 25" N, 1° 28' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 272 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 13:24
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Kounam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kounam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 29.7 | 3.6 | 233 | 53 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.7 | 2.8 | 266 | 33 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 589.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.3 | 3.4 | 203 | 29 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 504.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 3.8 | 210 | 35 | 1,008.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 5.2 | 250 | 48 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.9 | 7.3 | 271 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 588.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.5 | 3.0 | 309 | 23 | 1,005.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 18 | 512.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 10.1 | 182 | 56 | 1,010.3 | 0.14 / 0.23 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.4 | 7.1 | 237 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.0 | 6.2 | 280 | 23 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 592.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.6 | 3.2 | 254 | 20 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 518.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 5.1 | 221 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.1 | 5.5 | 213 | 59 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kounam?
Now 29.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Kounam today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kounam?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kounam?
Kounam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kounam?
DEM 272 m.
Where is Kounam located?
It is at 14.59033, 1.47751 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kounam in?
It is in Niger.