Location & Surroundings
Arara is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1910 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 21 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° 11' 23" N, 30° 47' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1233 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 327 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:42
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Arara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 27.1 | 3.4 | 107 | 54 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 64 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 97 | 200.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.7 | 110 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 3.5 | 120 | 68 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 92.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 2.7 | 115 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 890.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 337 | 69 | 1,012.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 15 | 123.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 0.5 | 121 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 103 | 63 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 93.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.6 | 2.8 | 91 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 898.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 330 | 56 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 239.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.1 | 119 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 4.3 | 124 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.4 | 2.8 | 99 | 36 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 894.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arara?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 Arara today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Arara?
Local time is 21:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Arara?
Arara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arara?
DEM 1,233 m.
Where is Arara located?
It is at 3.18975, 30.78738 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arara in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.