Location & Surroundings
Bakelenge is a stream in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 336 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolenge, 50 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 550 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbandaka Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Bakelenge is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 336 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Équateur
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 25' 24" S, 18° 21' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 336 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:06
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Bakelenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakelenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 31.3 | 1.1 | 283 | 52 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 239 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 54 | 223.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 208 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 166 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 0.72 / 1.20 | 87 | 20.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 0.9 | 233 | 51 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 492.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 126 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 11 | 278.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 111 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.84 / 1.35 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 132 | 92 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 17 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.2 | 1.4 | 358 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 652.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 0 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 52 | 244.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 212 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 1.04 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 187 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 0.46 / 1.61 | 100 | 19.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.7 | 2.5 | 200 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 78 | 621.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakelenge?
Now 31.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 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 Bakelenge today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bakelenge?
Local time is 23:06. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bakelenge?
Bakelenge is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bakelenge?
DEM 336 m.
Where is Bakelenge located?
It is at -0.42324, 18.36211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakelenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry