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Am Dam, Chad

Sila · Chad

Am Dam is a small city in Sila, Chad with a population of 7,729. Elevation: 1,453 ft (443 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

7,729 Population 25/sq mi density
1,453 ft Elevation 443 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ndjamena Timezone

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About Am Dam

Am Dam is the capital of Djourf Al Ahmar Department in Sila Region, Chad, located at an important crossroads in the Batha River valley. It is a small town about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Goz-Beida and 700 km (430 mi) by road from the capital N'Djamena. Am Dam is also the name of the Sub-Prefecture that the city is within. The population of the entire Am Dam Sub-Prefecture is 77,593.

People

Population7,729
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Population7,729
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Coordinates12.7667°, 20.4833°
TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena
Country🇹🇩 Chad
State / ProvinceSila
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Am Dam

Am Dam is a small city in Chad (Sila) with a population of 7,729. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet (443 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ndjamena.

Am Dam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average84.1°F
56% above Chad avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Area310.6 sq mi (804.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates12.7667°N, 20.4833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Chad avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in

Am Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 78°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Churches & Religious Organizations in Am Dam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
المسجد العتيق

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation
508 m (1,667 ft)

🇹🇩 About Chad

Capital N'Djamena
Population 15,477,751
Area 1,284,000 km²
GDP (USD) $18,340,233,749
GDP per capita $949
HDI 0.394
Life expectancy 55.1 years
Internet users 13.2%
Urban population 26.3%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages Arabic, French
Calling code +235
TLD .td
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Am Dam

What is the population of Am Dam?

Am Dam has a population of 7,729 residents and is located in Chad. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 310.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Am Dam?

Am Dam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches.

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