Location & Surroundings
Lara is a settlement in Mayo-Kebbi Est, Chad, at 335 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gounou Gaya, 14 km to the south. The national capital N'Djamena is about 265 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yagoua Airport, 73 km away.
Also known as: Tara
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° 45' 0" N, 15° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 335 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:05
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 28.2 | 1.8 | 97 | 64 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 209 | 69 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 233 | 73 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.7 | 1.8 | 98 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 668.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 3.4 | 127 | 63 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 273.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 213 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 204 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.2 | 2.1 | 72 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 684.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.8 | 4.3 | 160 | 76 | 1,010.2 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 98 | 239.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 188 | 71 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.3 | 250 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 2.5 | 333 | 32 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 712.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.2 | 2.3 | 165 | 44 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 362.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lara?
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Lara today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Lara?
Local time is 03:05. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lara?
Lara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lara?
DEM 335 m.
Where is Lara located?
It is at 9.75000, 15.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lara in?
It is in Chad.