Location & Surroundings
Paoua is a settlement in Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic, at 578 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mobaye, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital Bangui is about 315 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mobaye Mbanga Airport, 35 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° 32' 0" N, 21° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 578 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:45
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Weather in Paoua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paoua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 22.6 | 0.8 | 344 | 59 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 0.3 | 106 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 2.4 | 94 | 26 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 811.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 0.5 | 190 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 320.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.2 | 200 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.0 | 5 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 1.5 | 157 | 33 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 747.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 1.0 | 105 | 48 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 265.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 1.5 | 199 | 60 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 0.8 | 40 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.0 | 0.4 | 243 | 28 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 789.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 0.2 | 222 | 47 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 180.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 2.0 | 195 | 83 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paoua?
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 811 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 Paoua today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Paoua?
Local time is 07:45. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Paoua?
Paoua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Paoua?
DEM 578 m.
Where is Paoua located?
It is at 4.53333, 21.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paoua in?
It is in Central African Republic.