Location & Surroundings
Aponza is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 592 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, about 105 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, 99 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° 16' 0" N, 25° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 592 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:52
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Aponza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aponza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.58 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 | 20.2 | 0.8 | 56 | 99 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 100 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 2.2 | 58 | 44 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 600.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 167 | 74 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 178.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.0 | 205 | 99 | 1,011.0 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 182 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.6 | 1.7 | 83 | 36 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 782.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 294 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 2.59 / 2.59 | 65 | 159.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.4 | 0.7 | 139 | 98 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 167 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 27 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.5 | 1.6 | 120 | 33 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 800.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 91 | 88 | 1,009.6 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 50 | 179.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.7 | 0.8 | 266 | 94 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aponza?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Aponza today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Aponza?
Local time is 12:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Aponza?
Aponza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Aponza?
DEM 592 m.
Where is Aponza located?
It is at 3.26667, 25.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aponza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.