Location & Surroundings
Bama is a settlement in Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic, at 544 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kembe, 40 km to the south. The national capital Bangui is about 365 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kembe Airport, 41 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° 58' 26" N, 21° 47' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 544 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 209 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:51
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Bama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
6.11 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 | 19.0 | 0.7 | 354 | 97 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 20 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 0.7 | 115 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 796.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 263 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 35 | 333.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.8 | 132 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 6.06 / 6.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 163 | 98 | 1,016.3 | 4.46 / 10.57 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 305 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 99 | 208.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 134 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 127.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 0.3 | 345 | 97 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 354 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 87 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 0.9 | 148 | 52 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 41 | 733.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 40 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 7.85 / 8.19 | 100 | 241.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 1.2 | 35 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.89 / 9.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bama?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bama today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bama?
Local time is 11:51. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bama?
Bama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bama?
DEM 544 m.
Where is Bama located?
It is at 4.97377, 21.78895 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bama in?
It is in Central African Republic.