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Dakar Weekend Weather

Senegal · Thursday, March 12, 2026

AfricaMetricAfrica/DakarPop. 3.9M
Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:35:19 AM
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21°C
Overcast
High22°C/Low19°C
Feels 22°C
70% Humidity
19 km/h NNE
☀️UV 6.4 (High)
☁️90% Cloud
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Precipitation
0.0 mm
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Rain Chance
0%
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Max Wind
21 km/h
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Wind Gust
36 km/h
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Sunrise
07:19
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Sunset
19:19
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
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Overcast
Current condition
UV Index
6.4
High
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Cloud Cover
90%
Overcast
Wind Direction
NNE
12°
Wind Gust
36 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
21 km/h
Sunrise
07:19 AM
Sunset
07:19 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

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waqi
Dakar, Senegal
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:35:14 AM
42AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5
25ug/m3
PM10
10ug/m3
Dominant: O3
Station: Echedo-Valverde, Canarias, Spain
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21°C
Overcast
Humidity70 %
Wind Speed19 km/h
UV Index6.4
42
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
25ug/m3
PM10
10ug/m3
O3
41.9ug/m3
NO2
1.3ug/m3
SO2
0.6ug/m3
CO
157ug/m3
Health Advice
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities!
Data updated 11:35:14 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
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1.1cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 1.1 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 8 cigsMonthly: 34 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 25 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 42
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Air Purifier
Not Needed
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N95 Mask
Not Needed
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Stay Indoor
Not Needed
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Windows Closed
Not Needed
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Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
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Car Cabin Filter
Not Needed
Health Risk Assessment
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Asthma
Low
Low risk for most people
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Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
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Allergies
Low
Low allergy aggravation risk
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Respiratory
Low
Normal breathing expected
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Eye Irritation
Low
No issues expected
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Children & Elderly
Safe
Normal activities ok

Dakar Weather & Air Quality Overview

Dakar is a city in Senegal, located in the Northern Hemisphere at coordinates 14.69°N, 17.44°W. With a population of approximately 3.9 million, it is one of the notable urban centers in Africa. Dakar experiences a tropical climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Dakar, Senegal.

Right now in Dakar, the temperature is 21°C (feels like 22°C) with overcast. Humidity is at 70%. Winds are blowing at 19 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 22°C and the low will be around 19°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Dakar is 42, rated as Good. The dominant pollutant is O3.

  • Today's high in Dakar: 22°C
  • Humidity in Dakar: 70%
  • Current AQI in Dakar: 42 (Good)
  • Wind in Dakar: 19 km/h

Weather in Dakar and the Dakar forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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