Location & Surroundings
Baka is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boma, 33 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 320 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Boma Airport, 34 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
5° 44' 36" S, 12° 46' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:41
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Baka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 22.2 | 1.7 | 222 | 83 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 191 | 82 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 2.9 | 238 | 41 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 3.4 | 248 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 426.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.9 | 233 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 210 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 2.1 | 244 | 46 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 332.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 4.2 | 248 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 436.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 1.3 | 217 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 170 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 54 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 3.2 | 239 | 37 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 681.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.0 | 250 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 436.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.7 | 1.7 | 210 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baka?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 Baka today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Baka?
Local time is 11:41. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baka?
Baka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baka?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Baka located?
It is at -5.74333, 12.77887 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.