Location & Surroundings
Karsam is a settlement in Logone Occidental, Chad, at 428 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Krim Krim, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital N'Djamena is about 365 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° 55' 6" N, 15° 46' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 428 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 492 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:24
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karsam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karsam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 34.6 | 2.3 | 150 | 38 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.1 | 112 | 61 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 336.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 166 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.8 | 196 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 14.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.1 | 2.4 | 64 | 30 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 722.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 4 | 52 | 1,009.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 24 | 259.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 214 | 70 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 216 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 17.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.6 | 0.7 | 235 | 33 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 743.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 2.8 | 225 | 61 | 1,009.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 38 | 277.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 199 | 77 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 252 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 16.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.4 | 1.7 | 157 | 35 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 637.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karsam?
Now 34.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 Karsam today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Karsam?
Local time is 00:24. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karsam?
Karsam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karsam?
DEM 428 m.
Where is Karsam located?
It is at 8.91827, 15.76925 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karsam in?
It is in Chad.