Location & Surroundings
Bida is a settlement in Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic, at 396 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kembe, 39 km to the north. The national capital Bangui is about 360 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kotakoli Airport, 22 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° 17' 0" N, 21° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 396 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 903 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:31
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Weather in Bida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
36.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,006.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 36.0 | 1.8 | 97 | 34 | 1,006.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 319 | 72 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 274.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 207 | 78 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 0.5 | 139 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 1.5 | 319 | 39 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 541.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 185 | 83 | 1,008.1 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 26 | 304.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 282 | 87 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 183 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.2 | 1.6 | 270 | 40 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 771.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 3.3 | 360 | 96 | 1,010.7 | 11.52 / 11.52 | 100 | 188.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 207 | 94 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 218 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 36.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.5 | 2.0 | 212 | 62 | 1,008.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 93 | 541.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bida?
Now 36.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bida today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Bida?
Local time is 00:31. 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 396 m.
Where is Bida located?
It is at 4.28333, 21.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bida in?
It is in Central African Republic.