Location & Surroundings
Kourou is a settlement in Cameroon, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akonolinga, 35 km to the west. The national capital Yaounde is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yaounde, about 115 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
3° 46' 0" N, 12° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 718 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 204 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:35
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kourou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kourou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.71 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 | 20.3 | 0.4 | 327 | 99 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 355 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 97 | 338.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.1 | 121 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 4.34 / 5.03 | 72 | 377.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 254 | 100 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 4.76 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.9 | 197 | 99 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 3.71 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 246 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 5.39 / 9.10 | 100 | 47.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 278 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 45 | 144.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 285 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 0.9 | 265 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 298 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.29 / 0.35 | 50 | 437.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 250 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 2.43 / 2.78 | 100 | 363.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 2.5 | 256 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 1.2 | 233 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kourou?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kourou today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kourou?
Local time is 15:35. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kourou?
Kourou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kourou?
DEM 718 m.
Where is Kourou located?
It is at 3.76667, 12.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kourou in?
It is in Cameroon.