Location & Surroundings
Kounous is a settlement in Sila, Chad, at 521 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goz Beida, 52 km to the northwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 735 km to the west. The nearest airport is Geneina Airport, about 180 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
11° 58' 24" N, 21° 48' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 521 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:29
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Weather in Kounous
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kounous, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 W/m2.
Temperature
36.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,007.7 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 | 36.7 | 1.6 | 119 | 24 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 2.9 | 18 | 29 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 254.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 232 | 57 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 4.7 | 200 | 64 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.1 | 1.9 | 145 | 27 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 700.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 2.6 | 56 | 30 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 253.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.0 | 228 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 170 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.6 | 1.9 | 120 | 22 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 767.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 2.5 | 146 | 29 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 240.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 4.2 | 168 | 39 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 110 | 41 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 31.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 38.5 | 4.5 | 80 | 16 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 740.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kounous?
Now 36.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 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 Kounous today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Kounous?
Local time is 20:29. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kounous?
Kounous is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kounous?
DEM 521 m.
Where is Kounous located?
It is at 11.97325, 21.80805 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kounous in?
It is in Chad.