Location & Surroundings
Balakuma is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 544 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bondo, 82 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Rafai Airport, 57 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
4° 33' 12" N, 23° 38' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 544 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 34 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:07
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Balakuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balakuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.2 | 73 | 45 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.3 | 15 | 62 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 0.6 | 58 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.7 | 2.0 | 80 | 21 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 822.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 1.2 | 129 | 48 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 269.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 167 | 62 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 0.2 | 351 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.9 | 0.9 | 133 | 30 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 692.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 0.9 | 223 | 51 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 93.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 198 | 70 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 0.3 | 40 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 47.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.3 | 1.0 | 78 | 30 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 656.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.0 | 1.3 | 177 | 50 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 208.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balakuma?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 Balakuma today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Balakuma?
Local time is 03:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balakuma?
Balakuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balakuma?
DEM 544 m.
Where is Balakuma located?
It is at 4.55329, 23.64908 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balakuma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.