Location & Surroundings
Boukas is a settlement in Sila, Chad, at 575 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goz Beida, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital N'Djamena is about 670 km to the west. The nearest airport is Abeche, about 160 km away.
Also known as: Boukass
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° 27' 0" N, 21° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 575 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:11
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Boukas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boukas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 30.2 | 3.0 | 102 | 20 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 3.2 | 126 | 21 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 1.8 | 110 | 19 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.4 | 2.5 | 80 | 12 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 743.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.7 | 3.6 | 16 | 18 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 276.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 3.1 | 51 | 20 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 4.9 | 94 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.5 | 3.5 | 95 | 12 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 725.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.8 | 1.9 | 68 | 20 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 274.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 4.7 | 62 | 21 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 5.2 | 65 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 3.1 | 126 | 11 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 719.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.0 | 1.8 | 68 | 19 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 274.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boukas?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 Boukas today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Boukas?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Boukas?
Boukas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Boukas?
DEM 575 m.
Where is Boukas located?
It is at 12.45000, 21.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boukas in?
It is in Chad.