Location & Surroundings
Békam is a settlement in Lim-Pende, Central African Republic, at 498 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paoua, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Bangui is about 415 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Paoua Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Bekame
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
7° 24' 44" N, 16° 21' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 498 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:19
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bekam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bekam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
1.48 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 | 25.6 | 2.1 | 181 | 65 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 214 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 198 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.7 | 2.2 | 69 | 27 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 747.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.6 | 161 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 59 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 193 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 226 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 76 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.2 | 1.9 | 82 | 25 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 706.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.4 | 2.2 | 179 | 50 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 212.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 203 | 66 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 232 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 2.1 | 88 | 25 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 740.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.3 | 2.1 | 189 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 177.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bekam?
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bekam today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Bekam?
Local time is 06:19. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bekam?
Bekam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bekam?
DEM 498 m.
Where is Bekam located?
It is at 7.41222, 16.36296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bekam in?
It is in Central African Republic.