Location & Surroundings
Maria is an island in Lac, Chad, at 285 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bol, 80 km to the southeast. The national capital N'Djamena is about 225 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bol Berim, 84 km away.
Overview
Maria 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° 54' 20" N, 14° 7' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 285 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 03:44
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other islands nearby
Weather in Maria
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maria, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 28.5 | 1.6 | 243 | 49 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 3.8 | 41 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 6.5 | 54 | 38 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.0 | 4.1 | 54 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 694.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 2.1 | 57 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 348.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 5.4 | 45 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 6.1 | 46 | 35 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 10.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 3.9 | 55 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 692.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.4 | 3.7 | 19 | 39 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 347.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 7.0 | 31 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 6.9 | 56 | 33 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 4.5 | 57 | 32 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 623.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.5 | 3.8 | 39 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 318.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maria?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Maria today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Maria?
Local time is 03:44. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maria?
Maria is a island.
What is the elevation of Maria?
DEM 285 m.
Where is Maria located?
It is at 13.90562, 14.12606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maria in?
It is in Chad.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry