Location & Surroundings
Bida is a settlement in Ouaka, Central African Republic, at 382 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kouango, 6 km to the west. The national capital Bangui is about 175 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lombo Airport, 80 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
4° 59' 0" N, 20° 1' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 382 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 294 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:42
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Bida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
39 %
Precip
0.55 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 | 23.9 | 1.9 | 262 | 87 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 26 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 151 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 1.7 | 45 | 48 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 810.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.3 | 236 | 84 | 1,010.0 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 68 | 351.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.3 | 52 | 95 | 1,010.5 | 3.40 / 3.95 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 207 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 1.60 / 5.55 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 0.9 | 303 | 67 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 315.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 1.6 | 229 | 86 | 1,009.2 | 0.04 / 0.26 | 97 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 221 | 97 | 1,010.7 | 1.36 / 1.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 186 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 3.77 / 5.39 | 100 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.9 | 240 | 84 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 87 | 164.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.6 | 246 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 276.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bida?
Now 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bida today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bida?
Local time is 01:42. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bida?
Bida is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bida?
DEM 382 m.
Where is Bida located?
It is at 4.98333, 20.01667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bida in?
It is in Central African Republic.