Location & Surroundings
Marka is a locality in Lac, Chad, at 297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bol, 58 km to the east. The national capital N'Djamena is about 190 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bol Berim, 62 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 37' 45" N, 14° 12' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 297 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:47
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other localitys nearby
Weather in Marka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 30.3 | 2.5 | 137 | 43 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 4.3 | 37 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 4.5 | 68 | 33 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 3.1 | 148 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 662.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 1.3 | 321 | 39 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 329.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 4.4 | 29 | 36 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 7.0 | 55 | 29 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 3.6 | 129 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 710.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.0 | 2.5 | 328 | 40 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 361.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 5.4 | 38 | 31 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 6.6 | 87 | 34 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 11.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 5.5 | 95 | 32 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 708.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.6 | 3.9 | 35 | 31 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 346.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marka?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Marka today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Marka?
Local time is 02:47. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marka?
Marka is a locality.
What is the elevation of Marka?
DEM 297 m.
Where is Marka located?
It is at 13.62928, 14.20242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marka in?
It is in Chad.