Location & Surroundings
Matchéka is a settlement in Ouaka, Central African Republic, at 492 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bambari, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Bangui is about 285 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bambari Airport, 27 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° 38' 16" N, 20° 46' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 492 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:21
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matcheka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matcheka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.5 | 188 | 87 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 160 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 1.8 | 51 | 36 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 658.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.8 | 126 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 278.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.5 | 67 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 102 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 2.7 | 90 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 700.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 116 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 98 | 192.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 0.3 | 238 | 77 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 67 | 69 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 3.1 | 84 | 23 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 799.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 1.7 | 147 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 319.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 0.9 | 259 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matcheka?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Matcheka today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Matcheka?
Local time is 08:21. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matcheka?
Matcheka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matcheka?
DEM 492 m.
Where is Matcheka located?
It is at 5.63781, 20.77608 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matcheka in?
It is in Central African Republic.