Location & Surroundings
Niam is a stream in West, Cameroon, at 918 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Foumbot, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Yaounde is about 190 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Koundja, 25 km away.
Also known as: Njam
Overview
Niam is watercourse in Cameroon.
It is located in West, Cameroon.
Basic Data
- Country Cameroon
- Located in West
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 25' 22" N, 10° 49' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 918 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 257 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:18
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
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Njam
Weather in Niam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.19 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 | 19.0 | 0.8 | 312 | 93 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 273 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 1.7 | 100 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 82 | 567.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 235 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 3.37 / 3.47 | 69 | 272.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.2 | 301 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 1.3 | 273 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 62 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 98 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 2.42 / 2.62 | 55 | 705.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 32 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 5.47 / 8.09 | 97 | 370.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.0 | 0.9 | 283 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 311 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 0.47 / 2.11 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 64 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 1.62 / 3.74 | 75 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 6 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.02 / 3.75 | 72 | 348.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 1.1 | 344 | 93 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niam?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Niam today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Niam?
Local time is 11:18. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Niam?
Niam is a stream.
What is the elevation of Niam?
DEM 918 m.
Where is Niam located?
It is at 5.42269, 10.82362 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niam in?
It is in Cameroon.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry