Location & Surroundings
Yakan is a settlement in Centre, Cameroon, at 510 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bafia, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Yaounde is about 100 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yaounde Airport, about 105 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
4° 43' 0" N, 11° 10' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 510 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:53
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Weather in Yakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 30.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 24.3 | 0.5 | 301 | 78 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 229 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 69 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 1.15 / 1.44 | 70 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 0.3 | 186 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 3 | 666.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.3 | 279 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 411.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 245 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 349 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 1.42 / 2.48 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 232 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 48 | 242.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 1.5 | 263 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 2.25 / 3.27 | 100 | 246.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 260 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 196 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 1.2 | 158 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 513.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.8 | 210 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 2.75 / 3.04 | 100 | 318.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yakan?
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 30.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Yakan today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Yakan?
Local time is 04:53. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yakan?
Yakan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yakan?
DEM 510 m.
Where is Yakan located?
It is at 4.71667, 11.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yakan in?
It is in Cameroon.