Location & Surroundings
Gala is a settlement in Kanem, Chad, at 331 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mao, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital N'Djamena is about 210 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bol Berim, 79 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
14° 0' 36" N, 15° 11' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 331 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 46 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:11
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 29.5 | 4.9 | 38 | 15 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 6.5 | 60 | 17 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.7 | 7.7 | 90 | 9 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 727.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 4.1 | 31 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 338.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 6.8 | 40 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 8.7 | 55 | 16 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.6 | 9.4 | 71 | 9 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 691.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 5.3 | 38 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 352.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.2 | 5.2 | 30 | 18 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 7.6 | 53 | 27 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.2 | 8.6 | 66 | 14 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 711.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 5.9 | 31 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 342.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.4 | 5.4 | 36 | 23 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gala?
Now 29.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Gala today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Gala?
Local time is 08:11. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gala?
Gala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gala?
DEM 331 m.
Where is Gala located?
It is at 14.01011, 15.18475 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gala in?
It is in Chad.