Location & Surroundings
Bontan is a stream in Ghana, at 124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambai, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Accra is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yendi Airport, about 125 km away.
Overview
Bontan is DE Bach in Ghana.
It is located in Ghana, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Ghana
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 21' 0" N, 0° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 124 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:16
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Nearby
Weather in Bontan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bontan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 23.6 | 1.3 | 168 | 91 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.9 | 1.0 | 228 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 574.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.8 | 196 | 84 | 1,009.9 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 38 | 391.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 172 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.5 | 167 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 1.1 | 201 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 531.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.8 | 175 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 91 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 147 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.5 | 189 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 0.6 | 258 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 563.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 1.7 | 151 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 48 | 451.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 198 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 1.2 | 190 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bontan?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Bontan today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Bontan?
Local time is 17:16. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bontan?
Bontan is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bontan?
DEM 124 m.
Where is Bontan located?
It is at 8.35000, 0.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bontan in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry