Location & Surroundings
Balika is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 678 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, about 115 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1530 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Beni-Mavivi Airport, about 180 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° 7' 38" N, 27° 57' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 678 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 06:52
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.97 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 | 20.1 | 1.8 | 177 | 99 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 0.3 | 177 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 92 | 96 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 74 | 39.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 1.7 | 324 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 554.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 0.7 | 52 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 35 | 215.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 148 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 92 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.31 / 0.56 | 7 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.2 | 0.7 | 43 | 33 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 854.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 1.1 | 154 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 99.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 205 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 0.25 / 0.46 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 161 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 75 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 0.3 | 301 | 44 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 783.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.7 | 186 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 185.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balika?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balika today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Balika?
Local time is 06:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balika?
Balika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balika?
DEM 678 m.
Where is Balika located?
It is at 1.12714, 27.96255 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.