Location & Surroundings
Bakuma is a stream in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aketi, 39 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1210 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bumba Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Bakuma is watercourse in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 393 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 51' 59" N, 23° 27' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 393 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 00:36
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Bakuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,005.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 37.1 | 1.2 | 133 | 31 | 1,005.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 276 | 70 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 197.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 249 | 89 | 1,008.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 231 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 1.6 | 241 | 42 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 745.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 155 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 4.67 / 4.67 | 100 | 147.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 235 | 98 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 214 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 93 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.2 | 1.9 | 200 | 50 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 556.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 234 | 96 | 1,011.3 | 1.35 / 1.35 | 59 | 144.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.3 | 43 | 100 | 1,012.7 | 6.47 / 7.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 169 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.43 / 8.25 | 100 | 16.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.0 | 2.0 | 147 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 97 | 597.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakuma?
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 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 Bakuma today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Bakuma?
Local time is 00:36. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakuma?
Bakuma is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bakuma?
DEM 393 m.
Where is Bakuma located?
It is at 2.86642, 23.45912 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakuma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry