Location & Surroundings
Bénan is a stream in Ouham, Central African Republic, at 557 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paoua, 49 km to the northwest. The national capital Bangui is about 350 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Paoua Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Bénan is river in the Central African Republic.
It is located in Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic.
The elevation is around 557 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Central African Republic
- Located in Ouham Prefecture
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 0' 49" N, 16° 49' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 557 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 10:04
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Benan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 20.8 | 1.4 | 180 | 96 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 180 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 1.5 | 149 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 677.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 150 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 98 | 301.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.8 | 229 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 305 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 1.48 / 1.56 | 36 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 0.6 | 267 | 55 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 776.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.0 | 193 | 91 | 1,008.9 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 5 | 378.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.6 | 224 | 96 | 1,011.2 | 2.53 / 3.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 36 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 2.63 / 5.75 | 100 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 1.4 | 86 | 72 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 451.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 205 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 78 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 1.8 | 170 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 1.09 / 1.11 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benan?
Now 20.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benan today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Benan?
Local time is 10:04. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benan?
Benan is a stream.
What is the elevation of Benan?
DEM 557 m.
Where is Benan located?
It is at 7.01360, 16.82177 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benan in?
It is in Central African Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry