Location & Surroundings
Zala is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 403 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maroua, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Yaounde is about 810 km to the south. The nearest airport is Salak Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Doyang Zala
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
10° 37' 27" N, 14° 15' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 403 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 168 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.0 | 2.1 | 285 | 74 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.4 | 1.4 | 50 | 37 | 1,008.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 553.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 0.5 | 237 | 50 | 1,008.6 | 0.30 / 0.33 | 68 | 313.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 250 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.05 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 1.7 | 224 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 5.4 | 27 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 667.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 269 | 57 | 1,008.5 | 1.72 / 1.72 | 100 | 175.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 220 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 1.8 | 178 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 81 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.4 | 1.8 | 47 | 31 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 696.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 2.7 | 177 | 43 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 361.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 2.7 | 191 | 65 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.9 | 1.7 | 212 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 11.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zala?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 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 Zala today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Zala?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zala?
Zala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zala?
DEM 403 m.
Where is Zala located?
It is at 10.62428, 14.25247 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zala in?
It is in Cameroon.