Location & Surroundings
Bessoum is a settlement in Logone Occidental, Chad, at 486 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Benoy, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 380 km to the north. The nearest airport is Moundou, 47 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
8° 56' 32" N, 16° 20' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 486 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:19
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Bessoum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bessoum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
38.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 38.4 | 0.5 | 132 | 20 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 0.2 | 49 | 40 | 1,009.5 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 7 | 341.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 228 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.56 / 0.74 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 0.3 | 270 | 50 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 16 | 15.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.2 | 2.4 | 39 | 16 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 46 | 729.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 1.2 | 25 | 25 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 336.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 2.0 | 317 | 27 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 0.9 | 41 | 33 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.9 | 3.1 | 86 | 15 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 680.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 1.3 | 153 | 30 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 311.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 3.6 | 212 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 246 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 15.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.9 | 0.9 | 313 | 20 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 679.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bessoum?
Now 38.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Bessoum today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Bessoum?
Local time is 00:19. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bessoum?
Bessoum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bessoum?
DEM 486 m.
Where is Bessoum located?
It is at 8.94230, 16.34605 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bessoum in?
It is in Chad.