Location & Surroundings
Mapaou is a settlement in French Guiana, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cayenne, 4 km to the west. The nearest airport is Cayenne-Rochambeau, 14 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 55' 42" N, 52° 18' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone America/Cayenne
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,001 p/km²
- Built-up 25.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +594
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:19
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mapaou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapaou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 29.5 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
5.4 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 28.3 | 5.4 | 115 | 69 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 7.3 | 96 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 904.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 7.9 | 105 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 195.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 6.8 | 111 | 77 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 6.9 | 106 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 129.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 6.6 | 95 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 910.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 7.7 | 103 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 198.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 6.7 | 103 | 77 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 6.5 | 112 | 71 | 1,012.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 66 | 40.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 7.1 | 88 | 70 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 875.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 8.3 | 108 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 192.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 6.6 | 111 | 77 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 6.6 | 105 | 70 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 129.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapaou?
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 29.5 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 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 Mapaou today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Mapaou?
Local time is 19:19. Time zone: America/Cayenne (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Mapaou?
Mapaou is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapaou?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Mapaou located?
It is at 4.92823, -52.30078 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapaou in?
It is in French Guiana.