Location & Surroundings
Alak is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 291 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makary, 23 km to the north. The national capital Yaounde is about 1000 km to the south. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: Alac
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° 22' 33" N, 14° 31' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 291 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 213 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:32
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Alak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
4.7 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 31.0 | 4.7 | 12 | 18 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 5.7 | 34 | 26 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.8 | 53 | 23 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.7 | 3.2 | 26 | 9 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 701.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 3.8 | 345 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 320.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 4.3 | 2 | 38 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 4.2 | 25 | 31 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.8 | 2.3 | 40 | 8 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.7 | 3.8 | 336 | 14 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 352.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.8 | 11 | 24 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.3 | 22 | 32 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 2.3 | 76 | 9 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 708.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.0 | 3.9 | 340 | 14 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 345.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alak?
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Alak today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Alak?
Local time is 04:32. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alak?
Alak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alak?
DEM 291 m.
Where is Alak located?
It is at 12.37571, 14.52535 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alak in?
It is in Cameroon.