Location & Surroundings
Karaka is an island in Lac, Chad, at 294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bol, 9 km to the west. The national capital N'Djamena is about 155 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bol Berim, 8 km away.
Overview
Karaka is island in Chad.
It is located in Lac Region, Chad.
Basic Data
- Country Chad
- Located in Lac Region
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 29' 26" N, 14° 47' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 294 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:06
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other islands nearby
Weather in Karaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 28.0 C, max wind 10.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
4.4 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 27.8 | 4.4 | 265 | 73 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 6.3 | 228 | 74 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 695.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 10.6 | 55 | 62 | 1,009.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 31 | 370.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 7.2 | 230 | 83 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.2 | 242 | 79 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 4.1 | 280 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 95 | 320.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 3.6 | 238 | 74 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 220.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 6.9 | 210 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.5 | 4.2 | 297 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 6.4 | 218 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 513.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 4.5 | 238 | 69 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 262.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 7.1 | 243 | 76 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.1 | 8.0 | 257 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 12.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karaka?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 28.0 C, max wind 10.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Karaka today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Karaka?
Local time is 17:06. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karaka?
Karaka is a island.
What is the elevation of Karaka?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Karaka located?
It is at 13.49066, 14.79457 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karaka in?
It is in Chad.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry