Location & Surroundings
Baton is a settlement in Ouham, Central African Republic, at 464 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bossangoa, 8 km to the south. The national capital Bangui is about 275 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bossangoa Airport, 9 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
6° 33' 55" N, 17° 27' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 464 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:32
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Baton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 21.0 | 1.0 | 157 | 88 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 1.1 | 135 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 543.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 141 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 246 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.6 | 212 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 23.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 1.3 | 87 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 788.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 0.2 | 86 | 77 | 1,009.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 47 | 375.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 217 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 1.81 / 1.90 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 1.0 | 171 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 3.1 | 143 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 4.60 / 5.03 | 100 | 396.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.6 | 222 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 13 | 83.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.7 | 233 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 0.2 | 237 | 89 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baton?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 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 Baton today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Baton?
Local time is 17:32. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baton?
Baton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baton?
DEM 464 m.
Where is Baton located?
It is at 6.56526, 17.45045 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baton in?
It is in Central African Republic.