Location & Surroundings
Ritchié is a settlement in Chari-Baguirmi, Chad, at 300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Massaguet, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital N'Djamena is 57 km to the west. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 57 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
12° 14' 4" N, 15° 32' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 300 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ritchie
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ritchie, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.9 | 2.8 | 19 | 15 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.9 | 1.4 | 33 | 9 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 3.9 | 353 | 13 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 337.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 3.8 | 359 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 3.7 | 43 | 17 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 14.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.7 | 3.4 | 23 | 10 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 656.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 4.4 | 346 | 14 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 303.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 3.8 | 348 | 20 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.4 | 4.4 | 55 | 18 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 13.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 39.3 | 5.4 | 28 | 9 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 705.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 4.4 | 359 | 12 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 333.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 4.5 | 358 | 17 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.7 | 2.6 | 46 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 13.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ritchie?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Ritchie today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Ritchie?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ritchie?
Ritchie is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ritchie?
DEM 300 m.
Where is Ritchie located?
It is at 12.23432, 15.54804 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ritchie in?
It is in Chad.