Location & Surroundings
Kolon is a settlement in Mayo-Kebbi Est, Chad, at 338 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gounou Gaya, 40 km to the southwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 250 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yagoua Airport, 67 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
9° 56' 44" N, 15° 41' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 338 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 101 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:23
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kolon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kolon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.9 | 2.1 | 174 | 88 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 6.1 | 142 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 98 | 654.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 163 | 61 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 352.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.3 | 189 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.5 | 152 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.9 | 142 | 44 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 484.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 2.2 | 42 | 58 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 249.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 172 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 1.9 | 223 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.9 | 0.5 | 107 | 31 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 745.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 2.9 | 153 | 53 | 1,008.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 55 | 360.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 218 | 69 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 3.2 | 187 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 92 | 12.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kolon?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 Kolon today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kolon?
Local time is 13:23. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kolon?
Kolon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kolon?
DEM 338 m.
Where is Kolon located?
It is at 9.94560, 15.68930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kolon in?
It is in Chad.