Location & Surroundings
Ponta Fernandes is a settlement in Guinea-Bissau, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cacheu, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Bissau is 77 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ziguinchor Airport, 36 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
12° 15' 0" N, 16° 11' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone Africa/Bissau
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +245
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:14
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ponta Fernandes
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponta Fernandes, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.9 | 2.1 | 189 | 85 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 190 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 4.0 | 209 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 433.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 3.9 | 236 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 706.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.0 | 235 | 77 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 262 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 2.1 | 278 | 64 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 185.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 3.2 | 236 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 272.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 1.6 | 275 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 332 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 1.9 | 306 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 1.24 / 1.33 | 61 | 429.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.7 | 293 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 12.62 / 13.95 | 81 | 565.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 1.7 | 309 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 100 | 7.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponta Fernandes?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 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 Ponta Fernandes today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Ponta Fernandes?
Local time is 06:14. Time zone: Africa/Bissau (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Ponta Fernandes?
Ponta Fernandes is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ponta Fernandes?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Ponta Fernandes located?
It is at 12.25000, -16.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponta Fernandes in?
It is in Guinea-Bissau.