Location & Surroundings
Salma is a settlement in Salamat, Chad, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Haraze, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gounda Airport, 86 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
10° 4' 51" N, 20° 59' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 421 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 23:58
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Salma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
38.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 38.4 | 2.9 | 102 | 15 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 212 | 31 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 304.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 0.9 | 28 | 35 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 1.9 | 167 | 51 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 30.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 2.1 | 116 | 24 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 713.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.3 | 237 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 238.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 26 | 52 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 1.6 | 69 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.9 | 2.4 | 93 | 16 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 716.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 0.4 | 329 | 26 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 296.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 348 | 32 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 55 | 32 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.7 | 2.5 | 127 | 17 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 629.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salma?
Now 38.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 Salma today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Salma?
Local time is 23:58. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Salma?
Salma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salma?
DEM 421 m.
Where is Salma located?
It is at 10.08091, 20.98320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salma in?
It is in Chad.