Location & Surroundings
Oban is a settlement in Plateaux, Republic of the Congo, at 371 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gamboma, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Brazzaville is about 295 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gamboma Airport, 20 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
1° 43' 37" S, 15° 58' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 371 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 01:27
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Oban
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oban, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 30.9 | 0.9 | 321 | 60 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 202 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 5 | 282.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 263 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 197 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 89 | 22.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 1.4 | 82 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 764.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 253 | 88 | 1,010.7 | 0.49 / 0.58 | 89 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 189 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 0.20 / 0.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 198 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 14.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.4 | 3.5 | 171 | 56 | 1,008.6 | 0.78 / 1.15 | 100 | 687.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 242 | 90 | 1,009.6 | 2.34 / 3.49 | 100 | 98.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 242 | 96 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 207 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 92 | 14.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.1 | 2.3 | 117 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 5.40 / 6.22 | 98 | 348.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oban?
Now 30.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Oban today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Oban?
Local time is 01:27. Time zone: Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Oban?
Oban is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Oban?
DEM 371 m.
Where is Oban located?
It is at -1.72694, 15.97694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oban in?
It is in Republic of the Congo.