Location & Surroundings
Befotaka is a settlement in Diana, Madagascar, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hell-Ville, 16 km to the south. The national capital Antananarivo is about 635 km to the south. The nearest airport is Fascene Nosy Be Airport, 9 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
13° 15' 0" S, 48° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ariary (MGA)
- Phone Prefix +261
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:41
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Befotaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Befotaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 26.9 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (203 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 26.4 | 2.5 | 203 | 76 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 4.3 | 60 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 13 | 176.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 7.8 | 262 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 925.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 3.9 | 324 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 14 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.2 | 212 | 74 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 3.4 | 55 | 74 | 1,017.0 | 0.60 / 0.65 | 100 | 201.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 7.0 | 274 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 922.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 4.1 | 349 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 14 | 129.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 1.6 | 122 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.7 | 79 | 78 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 246.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 6.4 | 305 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 936.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 1.6 | 248 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 1 | 129.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 4.9 | 85 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Befotaka?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 26.9 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Befotaka today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Befotaka?
Local time is 12:41. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Befotaka?
Befotaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Befotaka?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Befotaka located?
It is at -13.25000, 48.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Befotaka in?
It is in Madagascar.