Location & Surroundings
Basukwa is a stream in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 912 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanyama, 58 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, 57 km away.
Overview
Basukwa is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 912 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 47' 59" S, 24° 37' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 912 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 19:42
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Basukwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basukwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.14 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 | 31.1 | 1.3 | 30 | 43 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 19 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 2.67 / 2.67 | 100 | 166.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 299 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 294 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 1.4 | 181 | 46 | 1,008.3 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 99 | 793.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 20 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 2.53 / 3.68 | 50 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 2.8 | 334 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 310 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.6 | 1.5 | 252 | 40 | 1,008.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 739.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 113 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 4.35 / 4.37 | 48 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 293 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 321 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.1 | 1.6 | 356 | 37 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 842.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basukwa?
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basukwa today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Basukwa?
Local time is 19:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basukwa?
Basukwa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Basukwa?
DEM 912 m.
Where is Basukwa located?
It is at -7.79984, 24.62045 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basukwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry