Location & Surroundings
Houwang is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 376 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guidiguis, 20 km to the north. The national capital Yaounde is about 765 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kaele Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Ouan
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
9° 57' 38" N, 14° 44' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 376 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 685 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Houwang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houwang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.9 | 2.8 | 55 | 25 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.4 | 5.8 | 53 | 10 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 698.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 3.8 | 30 | 15 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 314.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 3.5 | 14 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 4.3 | 30 | 25 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 5.6 | 22 | 13 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 690.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 3.6 | 348 | 18 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 291.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 4.9 | 352 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.1 | 4.0 | 15 | 24 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.4 | 4.5 | 339 | 10 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 696.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.3 | 7 | 15 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 338.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 4.1 | 352 | 24 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.6 | 3.5 | 15 | 24 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 11.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houwang?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 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 Houwang today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Houwang?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Houwang?
Houwang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houwang?
DEM 376 m.
Where is Houwang located?
It is at 9.96050, 14.74310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houwang in?
It is in Cameroon.