Location & Surroundings
Markes is a settlement in Chari-Baguirmi, Chad, at 318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guelendeng, 13 km to the south. The national capital N'Djamena is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yagoua Airport, 81 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
11° 1' 46" N, 15° 31' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 318 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:20
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Markes
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Markes, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 40.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.7 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 | 27.9 | 2.9 | 29 | 23 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.8 | 36 | 23 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 40.0 | 4.1 | 23 | 11 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 702.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 2.8 | 30 | 19 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 319.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 2.4 | 23 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 0.9 | 51 | 21 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 40.3 | 3.1 | 45 | 13 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 658.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.9 | 1.7 | 90 | 19 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 311.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.6 | 3.4 | 340 | 22 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 2.2 | 348 | 25 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 42.0 | 3.7 | 110 | 12 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 699.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 3.5 | 103 | 22 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 326.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.2 | 2.0 | 129 | 24 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markes?
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 40.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Markes today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Markes?
Local time is 09:20. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Markes?
Markes is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Markes?
DEM 318 m.
Where is Markes located?
It is at 11.02934, 15.51681 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Markes in?
It is in Chad.