Location & Surroundings
Balunga is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubao, 38 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, about 125 km away.
Also known as: Belunga
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° 24' 26" S, 25° 24' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 722 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,211 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Balunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 21.4 | 1.1 | 31 | 97 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 28 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 333 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.1 | 251 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 0.17 / 0.21 | 85 | 209.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.3 | 68 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 54 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 98 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 50 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 98 | 196.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 118 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 86 | 233.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 1.5 | 134 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 145 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 67.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 0.4 | 14 | 35 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 872.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 79 | 64 | 1,008.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 45 | 303.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 1.6 | 124 | 91 | 1,009.5 | 0.96 / 1.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balunga?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 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 Balunga today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Balunga?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balunga?
Balunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balunga?
DEM 722 m.
Where is Balunga located?
It is at -5.40728, 25.40444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.