Location & Surroundings
Am Chiguek is a settlement in Hadjer-Lamis, Chad, at 296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Massaguet, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital N'Djamena is 34 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Achigek
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° 18' 9" N, 15° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 296 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:19
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Am Chiguek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Am Chiguek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.66 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 | 31.4 | 3.1 | 27 | 47 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 2.8 | 224 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 3.2 | 253 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 4.3 | 233 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 473.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 4.4 | 231 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 43 | 349.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 4.5 | 259 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 5.2 | 267 | 70 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.9 | 5.7 | 299 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 672.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.5 | 3.6 | 271 | 40 | 1,009.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 67 | 349.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 5.0 | 219 | 63 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 5.3 | 162 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 13.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 5.0 | 195 | 42 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 584.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.0 | 4.2 | 162 | 47 | 1,009.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 88 | 328.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Am Chiguek?
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Am Chiguek today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Am Chiguek?
Local time is 06:19. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Am Chiguek?
Am Chiguek is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Am Chiguek?
DEM 296 m.
Where is Am Chiguek located?
It is at 12.30258, 15.28344 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Am Chiguek in?
It is in Chad.