Location & Surroundings
Erkana is a settlement in Mambere-Kadei, Central African Republic, at 454 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Berberati, 53 km to the west. The national capital Bangui is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Berberati Airport, 53 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° 12' 0" N, 16° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 454 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 00:36
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Erkana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Erkana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 791 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 21.7 | 0.7 | 250 | 97 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 95 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 127 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 6 | 25.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 1.9 | 44 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 791.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.3 | 138 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 4 | 292.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 199 | 98 | 1,011.9 | 1.55 / 1.68 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.3 | 241 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 14 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 1.9 | 61 | 57 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 78 | 677.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 1.3 | 116 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 1.60 / 1.74 | 100 | 234.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 359 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 0.1 | 80 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.0 | 1.2 | 60 | 42 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 545.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 0.9 | 209 | 86 | 1,009.8 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 93 | 321.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Erkana?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 791 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 Erkana today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Erkana?
Local time is 00:36. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Erkana?
Erkana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Erkana?
DEM 454 m.
Where is Erkana located?
It is at 4.20000, 16.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Erkana in?
It is in Central African Republic.