Location & Surroundings
Aru is a town in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 45,516 inhabitants, at 1,350 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1900 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
Aru is place in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Ituri Province
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 51' 44" N, 30° 50' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1350 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 45,516
- Pop. Density 7,946 p/km²
- Built-up 21.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:12
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Aru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 24.1 | 0.7 | 171 | 58 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 153 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 89 | 648.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 3.3 | 257 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 1.39 / 1.69 | 77 | 125.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.8 | 202 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.15 / 1.84 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.1 | 59 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 96 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 344 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 2.70 / 2.78 | 48 | 372.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 2.0 | 280 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 7.62 / 10.41 | 100 | 192.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 211 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 1.3 | 89 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.31 / 0.33 | 11 | 81.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 3.2 | 81 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 886.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 3.0 | 229 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 91 | 196.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 2.3 | 119 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 1.0 | 191 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 1.06 / 1.41 | 98 | 13.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aru?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Aru today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Aru?
Local time is 15:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Aru?
Aru is a populated place.
How many people live in Aru?
Population about 45,516.
What is the elevation of Aru?
DEM 1,350 m.
Where is Aru located?
It is at 2.86218, 30.84138 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aru in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
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