Location & Surroundings
Lion is a stream in Central African Republic, at 931 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bocaranga, 29 km to the south. The national capital Bangui is about 450 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bocaranga Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Lion is river in the Central African Republic.
It is located in Central African Republic.
Basic Data
- Country Central African Republic
- Located in Central African Republic
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 14' 0" N, 15° 43' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 931 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:45
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Weather in Lion
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lion, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 21.6 | 0.8 | 274 | 39 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 2.8 | 37 | 20 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 742.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.6 | 336 | 33 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 353.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 269 | 34 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.3 | 290 | 38 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 3.3 | 41 | 17 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 746.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.7 | 312 | 29 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 356.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 285 | 31 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 1.5 | 283 | 37 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 2.8 | 37 | 15 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 730.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 0.8 | 327 | 25 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 335.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 269 | 28 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 1.5 | 302 | 33 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 14.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lion?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Lion today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Lion?
Local time is 17:45. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lion?
Lion is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lion?
DEM 931 m.
Where is Lion located?
It is at 7.23333, 15.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lion in?
It is in Central African Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry