Location & Surroundings
Kolon is a settlement in Tandjile, Chad, at 359 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bere, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital N'Djamena is about 320 km to the north. The nearest airport is Lai Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Koulong
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° 23' 57" N, 15° 59' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 359 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,296 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:30
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kolon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kolon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.1 | 22 | 34 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 39.2 | 2.0 | 48 | 13 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 744.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 0.6 | 190 | 24 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 351.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 287 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.7 | 325 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 40.0 | 1.5 | 29 | 11 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 742.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 1.3 | 281 | 19 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 351.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 247 | 25 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 0.8 | 277 | 28 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 40.2 | 1.6 | 31 | 11 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 750.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 0.6 | 187 | 19 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 348.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.2 | 252 | 26 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 1.4 | 310 | 26 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 17.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kolon?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 05:43 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Kolon?
Local time is 17:30. 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 359 m.
Where is Kolon located?
It is at 9.39920, 15.98920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kolon in?
It is in Chad.