Location & Surroundings
Banda is a settlement in Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic, at 433 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alindao, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Bangui is about 315 km to the west. The nearest airport is Alindao Airport, 22 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° 52' 0" N, 21° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 433 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:04
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Weather in Banda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.1 | 91 | 76 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 92 | 73 | 1,015.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 1.8 | 81 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 644.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 0.3 | 178 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 192.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 0.5 | 319 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 34 | 60 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.5 | 3.0 | 72 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 775.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 0.1 | 345 | 44 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 319.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 1.3 | 199 | 54 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 233 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 1.3 | 165 | 29 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 760.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 89 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 286.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 1.3 | 212 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banda?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Banda today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Banda?
Local time is 13:04. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banda?
Banda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banda?
DEM 433 m.
Where is Banda located?
It is at 4.86667, 21.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banda in?
It is in Central African Republic.