Location & Surroundings
Balaka is a stream in Central African Republic, at 481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbaiki, 38 km to the east. The national capital Bangui is about 120 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Libenge Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
Balaka is river in Central African Republic - Geonames ID = 2390153.
It is located in Central African Republic.
The elevation is around 481 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Central African Republic
- Located in Central African Republic
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 48' 0" N, 17° 39' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 481 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 01:05
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Weather in Balaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 34.8 | 1.5 | 316 | 28 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 0.4 | 340 | 51 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 262.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 203 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 216 | 75 | 1,016.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 17 | 27.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 0.3 | 147 | 36 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 697.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 163 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 60 | 146.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 219 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 209 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 58 | 16.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.8 | 1.0 | 15 | 33 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 705.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 0.5 | 294 | 60 | 1,011.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 32 | 131.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 255 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 260 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 27.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.7 | 1.6 | 333 | 30 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 751.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balaka?
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Balaka today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Balaka?
Local time is 01:05. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balaka?
Balaka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Balaka?
DEM 481 m.
Where is Balaka located?
It is at 3.80000, 17.65000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balaka in?
It is in Central African Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry