Location & Surroundings
Ben is a stream in Central African Republic, at 438 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bossangoa, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital Bangui is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bossangoa Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Ben is river in the Central African Republic.
It is located in Central African Republic.
The elevation is around 438 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Central African Republic
- Located in Central African Republic
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 37' 41" N, 17° 43' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 438 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 23:55
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Ben
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ben, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.31 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 | 29.7 | 1.0 | 357 | 57 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 291 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 265.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 215 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 169 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 89 | 21.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 3.5 | 153 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 2.03 / 2.31 | 100 | 724.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 210 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 31 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.0 | 193 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 153 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.67 / 0.92 | 99 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.1 | 2.3 | 197 | 57 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 11 | 598.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 267 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 1.54 / 1.76 | 40 | 335.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 224 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 137 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.6 | 1.3 | 104 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 205.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ben?
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ben today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Ben?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ben?
Ben is a stream.
What is the elevation of Ben?
DEM 438 m.
Where is Ben located?
It is at 6.62808, 17.72697 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ben in?
It is in Central African Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry