Location & Surroundings
Abam is a settlement in Centre, Cameroon, at 708 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akonolinga, 44 km to the south. The national capital Yaounde is 96 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yaounde Airport, 96 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
4° 9' 0" N, 12° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 708 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:53
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Abam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 29.6 | 1.4 | 61 | 53 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.2 | 346 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 12 | 301.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 15 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 2.34 / 2.56 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 292 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 43 | 10.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 1.3 | 34 | 44 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 727.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 310 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 13.32 / 13.32 | 100 | 143.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 232 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 2.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 243 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 2.07 | 72 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 0.7 | 239 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.77 | 58 | 618.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 237 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 6.53 / 8.30 | 100 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 251 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 4.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 0.3 | 174 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.2 | 1.1 | 266 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 94 | 184.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abam?
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Abam today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Abam?
Local time is 18:53. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Abam?
Abam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abam?
DEM 708 m.
Where is Abam located?
It is at 4.15000, 12.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abam in?
It is in Cameroon.