Location & Surroundings
Bavu is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 382 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
Bavu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 382 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 27' 47" S, 14° 43' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 382 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 18:11
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Bavu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bavu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.3 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 | 21.9 | 3.0 | 226 | 75 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.9 | 1.9 | 258 | 36 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 652.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 3.4 | 293 | 40 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 368.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.9 | 244 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 3.2 | 245 | 72 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 2.1 | 250 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 769.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 2.9 | 263 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 405.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 3.1 | 250 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 2.8 | 246 | 66 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 1.9 | 273 | 32 | 1,010.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 46 | 755.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 1.7 | 278 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 92 | 369.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 3.0 | 256 | 58 | 1,013.3 | 0.03 / 0.14 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 1.4 | 276 | 68 | 1,015.4 | 1.21 / 1.35 | 100 | 10.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bavu?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Bavu today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bavu?
Local time is 18:11. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bavu?
Bavu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bavu?
DEM 382 m.
Where is Bavu located?
It is at -5.46304, 14.73172 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bavu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry