Location & Surroundings
Giraud is a settlement in Niari, Republic of the Congo, at 177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makabana, 36 km to the north. The national capital Brazzaville is about 310 km to the east. The nearest airport is Makabana, 34 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
3° 46' 45" S, 12° 33' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 177 m
- Timezone Africa/Brazzaville
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +242
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:28
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Giraud
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giraud, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 261 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 34.8 | 2.0 | 254 | 40 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 3.5 | 234 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 87 | 125.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 2.2 | 260 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 256 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 2.1 | 232 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.09 / 0.24 | 95 | 261.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.5 | 230 | 70 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 8 | 159.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 243 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 236 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 88 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.7 | 1.0 | 192 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 419.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 2.2 | 240 | 64 | 1,011.1 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 7 | 204.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 270 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 216 | 79 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.3 | 2.2 | 324 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 95 | 443.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giraud?
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 261 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Giraud today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Giraud?
Local time is 21:28. Time zone: Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Giraud?
Giraud is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Giraud?
DEM 177 m.
Where is Giraud located?
It is at -3.77917, 12.55194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giraud in?
It is in Republic of the Congo.