Location & Surroundings
Modibougou is a settlement in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania, at 202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nioro, 34 km to the south. The national capital Nouakchott is about 750 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioro Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Moribougou
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
15° 31' 5" N, 9° 29' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 202 m
- Timezone Africa/Nouakchott
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,744 p/km²
- Built-up 13.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Ouguiya (MRU)
- Phone Prefix +222
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:14
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Modibougou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Modibougou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 37.9 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
37.3 C
Wind
5.1 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 37.3 | 5.1 | 85 | 13 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.0 | 3.7 | 45 | 15 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 536.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 4.1 | 71 | 19 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 3.8 | 75 | 22 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.9 | 7.7 | 86 | 12 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 423.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.0 | 3.9 | 73 | 15 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 483.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 4.0 | 83 | 15 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 85 | 16 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.3 | 5.8 | 87 | 6 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 410.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 4.1 | 67 | 7 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 530.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 4.1 | 91 | 10 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.9 | 80 | 11 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.5 | 5.3 | 84 | 6 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 417.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Modibougou?
Now 37.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 37.9 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Modibougou today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Modibougou?
Local time is 23:14. Time zone: Africa/Nouakchott (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Modibougou?
Modibougou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Modibougou?
DEM 202 m.
Where is Modibougou located?
It is at 15.51794, -9.48412 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Modibougou in?
It is in Mauritania.