Location & Surroundings
Bama is a settlement in Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gbadolite, 38 km to the south. The national capital Bangui is about 265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mobaye Mbanga Airport, 35 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° 37' 0" N, 20° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 480 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 09:43
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 20.6 | 2.4 | 44 | 99 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 242 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 2.33 / 2.33 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.9 | 227 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 93 | 354.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 2.0 | 257 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 238.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.0 | 318 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 172 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 183 | 66 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 649.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.3 | 171 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 95 | 174.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 0.8 | 359 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 132 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 1.71 / 1.77 | 99 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.5 | 145 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.93 / 2.70 | 84 | 472.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 175 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 1.73 / 4.44 | 99 | 160.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 1.1 | 56 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bama?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 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 Bama today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Bama?
Local time is 09:43. 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 480 m.
Where is Bama located?
It is at 4.61667, 20.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bama in?
It is in Central African Republic.