Location & Surroundings
Kossom is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 570 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokolo, 34 km to the north. The national capital Yaounde is about 780 km to the south. The nearest airport is Salak Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Osom
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
10° 27' 13" N, 13° 54' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 570 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:26
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kossom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kossom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
5.2 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 31.6 | 5.2 | 74 | 44 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.2 | 307 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 74 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 178 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 196 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 11.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 4.0 | 133 | 36 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 715.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.6 | 30 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 98 | 298.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 283 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 159 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 84 | 9.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.7 | 3.6 | 140 | 43 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 70 | 548.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 1.2 | 9 | 59 | 1,009.0 | 0.27 / 0.28 | 29 | 373.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 267 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 3.48 / 3.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 225 | 87 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 3.6 | 260 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 7.08 / 7.30 | 100 | 319.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kossom?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 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 Kossom today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kossom?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kossom?
Kossom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kossom?
DEM 570 m.
Where is Kossom located?
It is at 10.45369, 13.91517 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kossom in?
It is in Cameroon.