Location & Surroundings
Balama is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 483 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isiro, about 160 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, about 165 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
1° 47' 23" N, 26° 32' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 483 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 15:10
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.2 | 95 | 74 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 1.4 | 223 | 41 | 1,009.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 49 | 599.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 229 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 3.00 / 3.02 | 82 | 179.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 262 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 0.6 | 251 | 95 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 2.6 | 221 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 525.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 214 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.78 / 0.85 | 66 | 140.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.4 | 175 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 0.6 | 197 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 0.21 / 0.26 | 99 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.1 | 192 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 197.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 206 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 91 | 156.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 230 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.62 / 0.68 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.3 | 1.7 | 225 | 90 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 64.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balama?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Balama today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Balama?
Local time is 15:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balama?
Balama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balama?
DEM 483 m.
Where is Balama located?
It is at 1.78980, 26.54648 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balama in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.