Location & Surroundings
Kounda is a settlement in Sangha-Mbaere, Central African Republic, at 594 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nola, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Bangui is about 270 km to the east. The nearest airport is Berberati Airport, 74 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
3° 42' 0" N, 16° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 594 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:16
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Kounda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kounda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.53 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 | 21.2 | 1.1 | 288 | 98 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.6 | 271 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 4.05 / 4.05 | 68 | 624.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 351 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 2.55 | 100 | 330.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 271 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.4 | 282 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 92 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 1.8 | 254 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.80 / 1.33 | 65 | 552.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 161 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 10.23 / 11.57 | 100 | 282.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 280 | 100 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 1.8 | 302 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 296 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 100 | 223.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 345 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 2.47 / 2.60 | 100 | 185.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 322 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.7 | 0.4 | 269 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.53 / 0.57 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kounda?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kounda today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kounda?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kounda?
Kounda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kounda?
DEM 594 m.
Where is Kounda located?
It is at 3.70000, 16.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kounda in?
It is in Central African Republic.