Location & Surroundings
Lao is a settlement in Logone Occidental, Chad, at 457 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Krim Krim, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 375 km to the north. The nearest airport is Moundou, 28 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
8° 50' 0" N, 15° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 457 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 17:31
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Weather in Lao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 25.1 | 2.1 | 171 | 72 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.5 | 2.3 | 70 | 31 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 733.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.1 | 184 | 69 | 1,009.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 23 | 257.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.5 | 168 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 0.8 | 227 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 1.5 | 45 | 32 | 1,008.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 15 | 723.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 4.0 | 172 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 1.16 / 1.19 | 100 | 263.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 170 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 2.1 | 188 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 15.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.7 | 1.3 | 67 | 37 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 685.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 2.4 | 177 | 67 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 214.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.6 | 243 | 70 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 2.6 | 277 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 17.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lao?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 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 Lao today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Lao?
Local time is 17:31. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lao?
Lao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lao?
DEM 457 m.
Where is Lao located?
It is at 8.83333, 15.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lao in?
It is in Chad.