Location & Surroundings
Sel is a water in Mayo-Kebbi Est, Chad, at 337 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gounou Gaya, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 260 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yagoua Airport, 77 km away.
Also known as: Sil
Basic Data
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 53' 11" N, 15° 45' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 337 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 14:50
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 361 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.3 | 195 | 82 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 2.0 | 298 | 48 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 309.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 252 | 75 | 1,008.3 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 21 | 361.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 141 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 3.74 / 4.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 2.2 | 236 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 2.7 | 186 | 51 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 292.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 185 | 71 | 1,009.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 34 | 359.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 183 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.8 | 2.2 | 195 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 1.9 | 233 | 48 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 617.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 1.2 | 128 | 58 | 1,009.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 63 | 239.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.0 | 359 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 2.60 / 2.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 2.1 | 216 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 12.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sel?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 361 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 Sel today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Sel?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sel?
Sel is a lake.
What is the elevation of Sel?
DEM 337 m.
Where is Sel located?
It is at 9.88650, 15.75260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sel in?
It is in Chad.