Location & Surroundings
Essé is a settlement in Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic, at 693 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bria, about 135 km to the west. The national capital Bangui is about 580 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yalinga, 26 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
6° 43' 45" N, 23° 12' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 693 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 22:36
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 17:12
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Weather in Esse
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Esse, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.8 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 | 29.3 | 1.6 | 162 | 55 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 116 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 275.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.4 | 121 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 1.30 / 1.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 98 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 32.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.7 | 2.9 | 135 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 761.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 2.7 | 340 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 6.47 / 6.47 | 100 | 234.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 107 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 133 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 44.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.5 | 2.2 | 106 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 814.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 211 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 61 | 109.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 181 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 130 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 42.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.3 | 3.1 | 61 | 38 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 813.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Esse?
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 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 Esse today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Esse?
Local time is 22:36. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Esse?
Esse is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Esse?
DEM 693 m.
Where is Esse located?
It is at 6.72903, 23.21154 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Esse in?
It is in Central African Republic.