Location & Surroundings
Metcha is a settlement in West, Cameroon, at 1,221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bangangte, 6 km to the south. The national capital Yaounde is about 185 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bafoussam Airport, 44 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
5° 11' 23" N, 10° 32' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1221 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 36 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:16
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Metcha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Metcha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 18.4 | 1.1 | 333 | 91 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 92 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 4.16 / 4.16 | 7 | 670.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 0.3 | 2 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 3.93 / 8.09 | 91 | 352.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.5 | 306 | 93 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 5.49 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 0.9 | 321 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 107 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 5 | 708.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 316 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 3.79 / 5.70 | 48 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 297 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.7 | 1.0 | 326 | 91 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 54 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 133 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 3.78 / 4.08 | 78 | 682.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 276 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.17 / 4.25 | 21 | 399.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.9 | 254 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 2.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 1.1 | 278 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 100 | 5.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Metcha?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Metcha today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Metcha?
Local time is 17:16. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Metcha?
Metcha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Metcha?
DEM 1,221 m.
Where is Metcha located?
It is at 5.18962, 10.53585 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metcha in?
It is in Cameroon.