Location & Surroundings
Ariab is a settlement in Mbomou, Central African Republic, at 588 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zemio, about 105 km to the southeast. The national capital Bangui is about 655 km to the west. The nearest airport is Rafai Airport, 79 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
5° 33' 0" N, 24° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 588 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:44
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Ariab
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ariab, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 19.6 | 1.5 | 201 | 98 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 124 | 97 | 1,016.2 | 5.38 / 5.38 | 100 | 15.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 252 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 4.09 | 89 | 183.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.2 | 85 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 288.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.6 | 311 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 239 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 0.6 | 204 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 745.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 34 | 82 | 1,009.5 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 97 | 263.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.4 | 242 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 1.96 / 2.57 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 262 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.47 / 3.04 | 86 | 43.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.2 | 0.7 | 291 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 87 | 816.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 2.3 | 158 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 4.19 / 4.20 | 100 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.8 | 0.9 | 303 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 3.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ariab?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 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 Ariab today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Ariab?
Local time is 07:44. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ariab?
Ariab is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ariab?
DEM 588 m.
Where is Ariab located?
It is at 5.55000, 24.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ariab in?
It is in Central African Republic.