Location & Surroundings
Lam is a stream in West, Cameroon, at 1,114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Foumbot, 15 km to the south. The national capital Yaounde is about 220 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Koundja, 18 km away.
Overview
Lam is watercourse in Cameroon.
It is located in West, Cameroon.
Basic Data
- Country Cameroon
- Located in West
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 38' 15" N, 10° 35' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1114 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 173 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:55
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Weather in Lam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 27.4 | 3.7 | 78 | 35 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 251 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 305 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.4 | 292 | 70 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 2.9 | 76 | 30 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 707.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 217 | 58 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.7 | 300 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 295 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.0 | 1.3 | 77 | 30 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 706.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 2.1 | 287 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 410.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 296 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 295 | 73 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.2 | 1.5 | 79 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 690.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lam?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 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 Lam today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Lam?
Local time is 22:55. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lam?
Lam is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lam?
DEM 1,114 m.
Where is Lam located?
It is at 5.63746, 10.58817 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lam in?
It is in Cameroon.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry