Location & Surroundings
Ankaréna is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 289 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Blangwa, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Yaounde is about 1035 km to the south. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 74 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
12° 39' 57" N, 14° 37' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 289 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 67 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ankarena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankarena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 28.2 | 2.2 | 193 | 58 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.6 | 3.2 | 316 | 37 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 686.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.7 | 287 | 55 | 1,007.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 7 | 373.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 3.5 | 218 | 60 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 3.8 | 193 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 2.5 | 289 | 36 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 717.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 3.4 | 353 | 49 | 1,007.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 4 | 388.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 4.8 | 242 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.33 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 4.5 | 239 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.7 | 5.5 | 279 | 43 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 554.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 2.4 | 9 | 55 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 297.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 4.1 | 160 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 4.0 | 262 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.3 | 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 Ankarena?
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Ankarena today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ankarena?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ankarena?
Ankarena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankarena?
DEM 289 m.
Where is Ankarena located?
It is at 12.66573, 14.61715 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankarena in?
It is in Cameroon.