Location & Surroundings
Babel is a settlement in Guyane, French Guiana, at 84 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Apatou, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Cayenne is about 235 km to the east. The nearest airport is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, 97 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
5° 1' 0" N, 54° 26' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 84 m
- Timezone America/Cayenne
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +594
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:10
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Babel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Babel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
37.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 37.9 | 1.8 | 80 | 26 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 42 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 179.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 93 | 98 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 2.4 | 96 | 59 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.4 | 2.1 | 88 | 21 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 871.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 54 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 193.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 88 | 100 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 79 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 39.3 | 1.8 | 83 | 25 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 861.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.6 | 55 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 97 | 98 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 104 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 47 | 34.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 39.5 | 2.3 | 97 | 23 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 845.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Babel?
Now 37.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 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 Babel today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Babel?
Local time is 01:10. Time zone: America/Cayenne (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Babel?
Babel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Babel?
DEM 84 m.
Where is Babel located?
It is at 5.01667, -54.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Babel in?
It is in French Guiana.