Location & Surroundings
Chara is a waterhole(s) in Jonglei, South Sudan, at 414 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bor, about 180 km to the south. The national capital Juba is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Akobo Airport, 91 km away.
Overview
Chara is spring in Jonglei State, South Sudan.
It is located in Jonglei, South Sudan.
The elevation is around 414 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Sudan
- Located in Jonglei
- Type waterhole(s) (WTRH)
- a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 42' 26" N, 32° 10' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 414 m
- Timezone Africa/Juba
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (SSP)
- Phone Prefix +211
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:12
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Weather in Chara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 192 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 27.9 | 2.3 | 17 | 53 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.3 | 137 | 92 | 1,010.0 | 2.83 / 2.83 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.2 | 146 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 3.16 / 5.99 | 94 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 4.3 | 149 | 59 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 192.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.8 | 49 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 181 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 3.2 | 169 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 37 | 54.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 2.2 | 171 | 37 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 92 | 682.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.6 | 190 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.69 / 0.73 | 1 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 132 | 81 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.6 | 128 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 1.29 / 1.42 | 47 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 2.2 | 152 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 598.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.9 | 1.6 | 86 | 62 | 1,010.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 195.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chara?
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 192 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 Chara today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Chara?
Local time is 05:12. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chara?
Chara is a waterhole(s).
What is the elevation of Chara?
DEM 414 m.
Where is Chara located?
It is at 7.70731, 32.17763 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chara in?
It is in South Sudan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry