Location & Surroundings
Aru is a triangulation station in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,349 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1900 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 52' 18" N, 30° 49' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1349 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,803 p/km²
- Built-up 14.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:43
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Weather in Aru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 6.9 mm. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
6.92 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 | 26.1 | 3.7 | 86 | 57 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 0.4 | 21 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 2 | 245.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.4 | 219 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 1.52 / 2.81 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 56 | 78 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 33 | 68.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.7 | 39 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 6.59 / 6.92 | 37 | 866.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 241 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 4.05 | 100 | 213.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 0.6 | 227 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 3.46 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 117 | 82 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 54 | 78.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.7 | 3.6 | 102 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 3.11 / 3.47 | 81 | 820.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.4 | 80 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 0.38 / 3.85 | 100 | 233.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.9 | 245 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.53 / 4.38 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 2.7 | 116 | 81 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 5 | 94.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 4.0 | 111 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 902.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aru?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 6.9 mm. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.9 mm of 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 20:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Aru?
Aru is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Aru?
DEM 1,349 m.
Where is Aru located?
It is at 2.87164, 30.82291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aru in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.