Location & Surroundings
Tanout is a town in Zinder Region, Niger with 27,527 inhabitants, at 525 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Belbeji, about 105 km to the west. The national capital Niamey is about 750 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Tanout is urban commune in Niger — FR commune urbaine du Niger.
It is located in Tanout Department, Niger, Africa.
The population is about 154,238 (2012).
The elevation is around 530 metre.
Also known as: Tânout
Basic Data
- Country Niger
- Located in Tanout Department
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 58' 15" N, 8° 53' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 525 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 27,527
- Pop. Density 6,520 p/km²
- Built-up 16.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:03
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Tanout
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanout, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.5 to 36.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
5.4 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 33.2 | 5.4 | 156 | 33 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.4 | 3.0 | 201 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 2.5 | 231 | 44 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.0 | 2.9 | 96 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 641.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 5.0 | 52 | 17 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 403.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 1.7 | 237 | 30 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 4.0 | 287 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 7.0 | 73 | 16 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 655.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.1 | 5.9 | 42 | 17 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 416.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 5.1 | 46 | 22 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 3.4 | 116 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 8.0 | 69 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 625.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.3 | 7.2 | 46 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 396.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanout?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.5 to 36.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Tanout today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Tanout?
Local time is 03:03. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tanout?
Tanout is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Tanout?
Population about 27,527.
What is the elevation of Tanout?
DEM 525 m.
Where is Tanout located?
It is at 14.97089, 8.88786 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanout in?
It is in Niger.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Tanout