Location & Surroundings
Katarfou is a water well in Kanem, Chad, at 304 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bol, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 185 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bol Berim, 36 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
13° 44' 38" N, 14° 51' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 304 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 276 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:54
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other wells nearby
Weather in Katarfou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katarfou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 38.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
5.1 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 32.5 | 5.1 | 195 | 46 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 1.7 | 244 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.7 | 198 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 11 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.8 | 1.4 | 271 | 26 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 717.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 1.6 | 292 | 45 | 1,007.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 13 | 146.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 4.9 | 239 | 68 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 3.9 | 241 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.4 | 4.2 | 272 | 31 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 720.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.3 | 4.2 | 230 | 44 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 6.7 | 251 | 61 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 253 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.5 | 7.8 | 221 | 39 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 654.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.3 | 4.0 | 192 | 49 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 384.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katarfou?
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 38.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katarfou today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Katarfou?
Local time is 04:54. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katarfou?
Katarfou is a well.
What is the elevation of Katarfou?
DEM 304 m.
Where is Katarfou located?
It is at 13.74395, 14.85183 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katarfou in?
It is in Chad.