Location & Surroundings
Aru is a third-order administrative division in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,324 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1905 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Zone d’ Aru
Overview
Aru is a third-level administrative division.
It is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 52' 0" N, 30° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1324 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,498 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:50
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Aru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.0 | 1.8 | 260 | 95 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 1.4 | 158 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 66.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 63 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 0.59 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 2.1 | 116 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 2.8 | 115 | 67 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 398.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 230 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 4 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 201 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 1.65 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.9 | 142 | 77 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 56 | 82.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 2.4 | 104 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 1.84 / 2.47 | 18 | 876.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 229 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 100 | 207.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 216 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 1.53 / 3.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 123 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 81.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.6 | 2.5 | 95 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.17 / 0.85 | 52 | 853.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aru?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 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 Aru today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Aru?
Local time is 21:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Aru?
Aru is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Aru?
DEM 1,324 m.
Where is Aru located?
It is at 2.86667, 30.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aru in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry