Location & Surroundings
Sama is a settlement in Logone Oriental, Chad, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Benoy, 30 km to the west. The national capital N'Djamena is about 380 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lai Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Samma
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
9° 2' 52" N, 16° 35' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:59
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 26.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 267 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.0 | 1.8 | 257 | 85 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 3.2 | 135 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 266.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 196 | 81 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 250.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 183 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.8 | 186 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 1.8 | 83 | 51 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 647.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 116 | 81 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 234.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 132 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 1.1 | 151 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.19 / 0.48 | 100 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 2.5 | 171 | 44 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 698.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 146 | 66 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 339.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 249 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 1.34 / 1.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 1.3 | 347 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 6.58 / 7.92 | 100 | 13.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sama?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 26.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 267 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 Sama today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Sama?
Local time is 14:59. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sama?
Sama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sama?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Sama located?
It is at 9.04770, 16.58870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sama in?
It is in Chad.