Location & Surroundings
Befale is a settlement in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 327 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolenge, 57 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 560 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbandaka Airport, 56 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
0° 26' 1" S, 18° 29' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 327 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 15:11
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Befale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Befale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 23.6 | 0.7 | 317 | 91 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.8 | 2.1 | 44 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 62 | 765.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.5 | 5 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 2.40 / 4.20 | 100 | 246.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 313 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.4 | 224 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.10 / 0.24 | 97 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.9 | 1.2 | 349 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 96 | 715.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 0.3 | 159 | 88 | 1,010.6 | 2.54 / 2.58 | 100 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 256 | 98 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.6 | 1.6 | 289 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 5 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.1 | 155 | 84 | 1,009.6 | 4.01 / 5.02 | 97 | 747.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 117 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 62.68 / 67.71 | 100 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 244 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 10.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.4 | 258 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 0.83 / 11.76 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Befale?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Befale today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Befale?
Local time is 15:11. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Befale?
Befale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Befale?
DEM 327 m.
Where is Befale located?
It is at -0.43356, 18.49798 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Befale in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.