Location & Surroundings
Niam is a settlement in North, Cameroon, at 391 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Figuil, 28 km to the east. The national capital Yaounde is about 705 km to the south. The nearest airport is Garoua Airport, 64 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
9° 48' 2" N, 13° 42' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 391 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:01
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Niam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 243 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
3.9 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 25.7 | 3.9 | 286 | 81 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.0 | 254 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.4 | 255 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 244 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 90 | 243.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.3 | 223 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 5 | 199.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 252 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.1 | 247 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 2.2 | 190 | 47 | 1,009.2 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 100 | 659.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 2.5 | 276 | 74 | 1,008.9 | 0.10 / 0.19 | 24 | 304.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 252 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 2.65 / 2.84 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 63 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.67 | 98 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 1.0 | 172 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 3.38 / 6.04 | 23 | 481.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.3 | 1.2 | 226 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 92 | 388.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niam?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 243 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Niam today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Niam?
Local time is 02:01. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Niam?
Niam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Niam?
DEM 391 m.
Where is Niam located?
It is at 9.80046, 13.71233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niam in?
It is in Cameroon.