Location & Surroundings
Dro is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is N'Djamena, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Yaounde is about 1005 km to the south. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Droh
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° 16' 24" N, 14° 54' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 297 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 680 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:24
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Dro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 38.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 28.1 | 3.8 | 13 | 23 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 3.9 | 27 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.3 | 3.5 | 20 | 11 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 664.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 4.3 | 351 | 15 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 329.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 4.1 | 1 | 35 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 4.4 | 44 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.6 | 5.3 | 41 | 11 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 703.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 4.6 | 359 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 336.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.5 | 5.0 | 352 | 25 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 3.3 | 56 | 25 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.1 | 4.4 | 35 | 10 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 642.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 4.3 | 351 | 15 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 302.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.0 | 4.0 | 336 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dro?
Now 28.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 38.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Dro today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Dro?
Local time is 09:24. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dro?
Dro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dro?
DEM 297 m.
Where is Dro located?
It is at 12.27321, 14.90265 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dro in?
It is in Cameroon.