Location & Surroundings
Balu is a stream in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 771 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 43 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1550 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 63 km away.
Overview
Balu 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 771 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° 15' 42" N, 27° 37' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 771 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 10:29
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Weather in Balu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
39 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 18.9 | 0.8 | 217 | 97 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 188 | 83 | 1,013.7 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 80 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 1.6 | 76 | 35 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 831.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 98 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 64 | 155.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 1.1 | 181 | 92 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 150 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.2 | 1.5 | 154 | 32 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 837.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 124 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 30 | 78.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 0.9 | 192 | 84 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 129 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 41 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 0.3 | 59 | 28 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 864.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 121 | 72 | 1,008.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 42 | 59.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 0.8 | 230 | 85 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 52 | 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 Balu?
Now 18.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balu today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Balu?
Local time is 10:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balu?
Balu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Balu?
DEM 771 m.
Where is Balu located?
It is at 2.26180, 27.62782 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry