Location & Surroundings
Kota is a settlement in Ouaka, Central African Republic, at 457 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bambari, 54 km to the north. The national capital Bangui is about 255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bambari Airport, 63 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
5° 17' 5" N, 20° 41' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 457 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:08
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Kota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 311 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 33.8 | 1.0 | 278 | 42 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 175 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 23 | 136.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 126 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 0.2 | 157 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 32.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 0.6 | 30 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 311.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 3.7 | 47 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 60 | 244.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 106 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 98 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.5 | 1.1 | 55 | 40 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 0.4 | 279 | 65 | 1,008.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 244.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 159 | 81 | 1,009.0 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.0 | 177 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.8 | 1.7 | 222 | 42 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 800.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kota?
Now 33.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 311 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 Kota today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Kota?
Local time is 23:08. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kota?
Kota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kota?
DEM 457 m.
Where is Kota located?
It is at 5.28462, 20.68468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kota in?
It is in Central African Republic.