Location & Surroundings
Kourou is a settlement in Lobaye, Central African Republic, at 617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boda, 33 km to the west. The national capital Bangui is 89 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bangui Airport, 86 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° 15' 35" N, 17° 45' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 617 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:55
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Weather in Kourou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kourou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.9 | 0.5 | 268 | 70 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.5 | 1.9 | 45 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 702.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 3.2 | 187 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 4.17 / 4.17 | 100 | 122.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 240 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.5 | 281 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 83 | 26.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.3 | 1.0 | 39 | 33 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 686.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 196 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 212.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 2.0 | 225 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 2.0 | 242 | 92 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 1.6 | 259 | 41 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 749.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 2.4 | 210 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 99 | 266.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 234 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.28 / 0.47 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.4 | 2.8 | 241 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 27.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kourou?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 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 Kourou today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Kourou?
Local time is 14:55. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kourou?
Kourou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kourou?
DEM 617 m.
Where is Kourou located?
It is at 4.25963, 17.75812 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kourou in?
It is in Central African Republic.