Location & Surroundings
Margama is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 289 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makary, 19 km to the east. The national capital Yaounde is about 1010 km to the south. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 91 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
12° 31' 23" N, 14° 17' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 289 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 17:40
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Margama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Margama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 28.2 | 4.4 | 211 | 63 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.2 | 3.8 | 320 | 41 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 683.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 3.1 | 40 | 49 | 1,007.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 91 | 372.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 8.2 | 201 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 5.2 | 238 | 70 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 3.9 | 196 | 42 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 509.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 4.0 | 239 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 240.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 4.3 | 229 | 69 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.0 | 4.6 | 211 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 74 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.7 | 2.4 | 249 | 45 | 1,008.7 | 0.09 / 0.20 | 93 | 557.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 5.6 | 151 | 53 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 343.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 3.7 | 211 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 3.1 | 174 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 89 | 12.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Margama?
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Margama today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Margama?
Local time is 17:40. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Margama?
Margama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Margama?
DEM 289 m.
Where is Margama located?
It is at 12.52315, 14.29267 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Margama in?
It is in Cameroon.