Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Mwasa is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 716 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 48 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 990 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Bakwa-Muasa
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° 58' 6" S, 24° 4' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 716 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 13:01
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Bakwa-Mwasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Mwasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 333 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 20.6 | 0.4 | 89 | 92 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 144 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 100 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.6 | 161 | 70 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 99 | 333.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 90 | 90 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 27 | 102.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.9 | 72 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 92 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 1.3 | 50 | 40 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 742.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 329 | 70 | 1,008.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 73 | 259.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 1.3 | 67 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 4.29 / 4.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 248 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 97 | 30.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 0.9 | 219 | 63 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 349.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 50 | 82 | 1,009.1 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 91 | 313.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 1.5 | 58 | 95 | 1,009.7 | 1.30 / 1.85 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Mwasa?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 333 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 Bakwa-Mwasa today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Mwasa?
Local time is 13:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Mwasa?
Bakwa-Mwasa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Mwasa?
DEM 716 m.
Where is Bakwa-Mwasa located?
It is at -5.96831, 24.08087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Mwasa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.