Location & Surroundings
Gambala is a settlement in Ouaka, Central African Republic, at 579 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bambari, 46 km to the south. The national capital Bangui is about 310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bambari Airport, 37 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° 11' 5" N, 20° 39' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 579 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 11:42
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Gambala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gambala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.88 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 | 0.9 | 268 | 88 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 154 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.2 | 200 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 78 | 748.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 178 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 2.35 / 2.38 | 66 | 243.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.8 | 211 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 185 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 14.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 0.8 | 275 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 1.38 / 1.41 | 97 | 537.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 294 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 6.76 / 8.16 | 91 | 268.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 1.2 | 21 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 347 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 32.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 0.9 | 291 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 813.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 268 | 76 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 57 | 360.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 0.2 | 334 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.55 / 0.65 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gambala?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gambala today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gambala?
Local time is 11:42. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gambala?
Gambala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gambala?
DEM 579 m.
Where is Gambala located?
It is at 6.18480, 20.66140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gambala in?
It is in Central African Republic.