Location & Surroundings
Benawa is a settlement in North East, Ghana, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nalerigu, 47 km to the northeast. The national capital Accra is about 535 km to the south. The nearest airport is Navrongo Airport, 74 km away.
Overview
Benawa is human settlement in Ghana.
It is located in West Mamprusi Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in West Mamprusi Municipal District
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 21' 19" N, 0° 45' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 433 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:29
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 24.9 mm. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
24.93 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 | 25.6 | 1.5 | 204 | 89 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 183 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 3.0 | 217 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 570.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 139 | 81 | 1,008.2 | 6.23 / 6.23 | 100 | 387.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.3 | 141 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 18.71 / 24.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 190 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 3.7 | 208 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 345.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 174 | 80 | 1,010.3 | 0.70 / 0.76 | 55 | 300.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 2.0 | 191 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 183 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 6.23 / 6.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 3.0 | 232 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 398.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.0 | 170 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 20 | 389.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 1.6 | 132 | 93 | 1,014.4 | 1.23 / 1.71 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benawa?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 24.9 mm. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 24.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benawa today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Benawa?
Local time is 11:29. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Benawa?
Benawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benawa?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Benawa located?
It is at 10.35531, -0.76496 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benawa in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry