Location & Surroundings
Kakoum is a water well in Kanem, Chad, at 339 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mao, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital N'Djamena is about 240 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bol Berim, about 100 km away.
Basic Data
- Type well (WLL)
- a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 16' 33" N, 15° 7' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 339 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:48
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Kakoum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakoum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 39.6 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
38.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 38.9 | 2.8 | 63 | 21 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.5 | 1.8 | 174 | 24 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 386.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 3.4 | 250 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 2.9 | 263 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 12.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.6 | 4.8 | 247 | 22 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 595.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 3.5 | 256 | 25 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 356.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 8.4 | 205 | 49 | 1,008.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 5.6 | 240 | 61 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 12.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 38.2 | 5.2 | 254 | 28 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 718.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 5.8 | 91 | 41 | 1,008.0 | 2.91 / 2.91 | 44 | 348.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 6.4 | 231 | 61 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 6.3 | 281 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 11.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.8 | 5.3 | 219 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 677.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakoum?
Now 38.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 39.6 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Kakoum today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kakoum?
Local time is 21:48. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kakoum?
Kakoum is a well.
What is the elevation of Kakoum?
DEM 339 m.
Where is Kakoum located?
It is at 14.27588, 15.12699 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakoum in?
It is in Chad.