Location & Surroundings
Lamaka is a settlement in Ouaka, Central African Republic, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grimari, 41 km to the east. The national capital Bangui is about 200 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sibut Airport, 67 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° 46' 27" N, 19° 41' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:15
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lamaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lamaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.7 | 225 | 73 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 1.8 | 104 | 36 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 799.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 165 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 306.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 163 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 0.8 | 141 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 32.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 2.5 | 135 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 687.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.0 | 156 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 10 | 300.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 172 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 0.5 | 182 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.3 | 1.1 | 118 | 42 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 603.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 13 | 82 | 1,010.0 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 83 | 325.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 177 | 76 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 2.1 | 172 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 25.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lamaka?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 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 Lamaka today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Lamaka?
Local time is 18:15. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lamaka?
Lamaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lamaka?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Lamaka located?
It is at 5.77421, 19.68876 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lamaka in?
It is in Central African Republic.