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 21:31
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 44 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 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
5.2 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 34.8 | 5.2 | 60 | 12 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.5 | 5 | 17 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 288.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 5 | 21 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 47 | 21 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 10.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 5.1 | 72 | 11 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 698.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 13 | 15 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 347.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 26 | 20 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 71 | 23 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 9.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.1 | 4.7 | 66 | 14 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 680.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 64 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 337.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 1.4 | 16 | 20 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 54 | 20 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.4 | 6.3 | 52 | 13 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 521.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markanday?
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 Markanday today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Markanday?
Local time is 21:31. 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.