Location & Surroundings
Mélen is a settlement in Centre, Cameroon, at 679 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbalmayo, 31 km to the northeast. The national capital Yaounde is 66 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ebolowa Airport, 51 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
3° 19' 0" N, 11° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 679 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:30
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Melen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.2 | 2.1 | 291 | 85 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melen?
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Melen today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Melen?
Local time is 18:30. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Melen?
Melen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Melen?
DEM 679 m.
Where is Melen located?
It is at 3.31667, 11.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melen in?
It is in Cameroon.