Location & Surroundings
Markanday is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 852 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokolo, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Yaounde is about 815 km to the south. The nearest airport is Salak Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: Makanday
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° 49' 7" N, 13° 50' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 852 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 96 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:28
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Markanday
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Markanday, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
1.85 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 | 24.2 | 1.8 | 142 | 68 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 180 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 11.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 4.2 | 115 | 38 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 699.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 81 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 5.32 / 5.32 | 97 | 329.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 0.8 | 186 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 169 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 93 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 1.9 | 114 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 65 | 369.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 0.8 | 162 | 61 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 179.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 1.3 | 194 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.64 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 133 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 1.72 / 2.38 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 2.7 | 190 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 63 | 440.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.2 | 205 | 70 | 1,010.5 | 0.59 / 2.14 | 62 | 370.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 1.1 | 248 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markanday?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Markanday today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Markanday?
Local time is 09:28. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Markanday?
Markanday is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Markanday?
DEM 852 m.
Where is Markanday located?
It is at 10.81875, 13.84100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Markanday in?
It is in Cameroon.