Location & Surroundings
Bélou is a settlement in Lobaye, Central African Republic, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbaiki, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Bangui is 81 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Libenge Airport, 63 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
3° 47' 57" N, 18° 5' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 402 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 141 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:09
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Belou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Belou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
1.81 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 | 22.4 | 0.4 | 336 | 96 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 1.3 | 357 | 66 | 1,010.7 | 4.12 / 4.12 | 46 | 426.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.5 | 100 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 84 | 244.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 256 | 96 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.4 | 16 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 99 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 1.2 | 290 | 65 | 1,010.1 | 0.28 / 2.09 | 69 | 561.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 251 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 4.78 / 6.88 | 91 | 358.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 275 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 4.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.3 | 236 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 50 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 1.7 | 237 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 2.20 / 2.58 | 92 | 787.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 234 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 4.86 / 7.45 | 100 | 362.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 236 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.9 | 280 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 14.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Belou?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Belou today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Belou?
Local time is 14:09. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Belou?
Belou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Belou?
DEM 402 m.
Where is Belou located?
It is at 3.79907, 18.09028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Belou in?
It is in Central African Republic.