Location & Surroundings
Kossia is an island in Lac, Chad, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bol, 36 km to the northwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 130 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bol Berim, 32 km away.
Also known as: Kosia
Overview
Kossia 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° 16' 40" N, 14° 59' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 290 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 129 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:25
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kossia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kossia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
6.7 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 27.4 | 6.7 | 238 | 77 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 6.6 | 266 | 75 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 508.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 3.8 | 270 | 66 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 302.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.6 | 173 | 65 | 1,009.5 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 5.5 | 198 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 29 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.3 | 248 | 68 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 603.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 2.6 | 253 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 384.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 235 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.7 | 4.5 | 154 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 2.2 | 281 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 362.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 3.3 | 292 | 74 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 378.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 3.5 | 170 | 74 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 7.5 | 181 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 12.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kossia?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kossia today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kossia?
Local time is 17:25. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kossia?
Kossia is a island.
What is the elevation of Kossia?
DEM 290 m.
Where is Kossia located?
It is at 13.27774, 14.98402 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kossia in?
It is in Chad.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry