Location & Surroundings
Markala is a settlement in Mandoul, Chad, at 379 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bediondo, 26 km to the west. The national capital N'Djamena is about 455 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sarh Airport, about 120 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° 43' 0" N, 17° 24' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 379 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,929 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:54
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Markala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Markala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 29.4 | 0.6 | 288 | 29 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 213 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 154 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.2 | 0.6 | 256 | 24 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 740.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.8 | 156 | 56 | 1,009.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 11 | 263.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 0.4 | 4 | 59 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 304 | 62 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.6 | 0.7 | 318 | 25 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 373.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.6 | 0.3 | 350 | 26 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 262.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 221 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 134 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.8 | 0.6 | 224 | 25 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 699.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 2.3 | 201 | 51 | 1,009.6 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 54 | 258.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markala?
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Markala today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Markala?
Local time is 01:54. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Markala?
Markala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Markala?
DEM 379 m.
Where is Markala located?
It is at 8.71675, 17.40414 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Markala in?
It is in Chad.