Location & Surroundings
Makara is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 597 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mora, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Yaounde is about 840 km to the south. The nearest airport is Salak Airport, 63 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
10° 59' 52" N, 14° 5' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 597 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 280 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:23
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 29.3 | 1.0 | 7 | 45 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 2.0 | 217 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 1.5 | 304 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 2.0 | 358 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 659.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 2.8 | 126 | 33 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 367.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 197 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.3 | 183 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.6 | 4.1 | 15 | 35 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 676.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 4.3 | 207 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 1.04 / 1.04 | 81 | 274.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 197 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 316 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 3.8 | 357 | 23 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 705.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.0 | 0.5 | 135 | 29 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 359.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makara?
Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Makara today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Makara?
Local time is 04:23. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makara?
Makara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makara?
DEM 597 m.
Where is Makara located?
It is at 10.99785, 14.09028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makara in?
It is in Cameroon.