Location & Surroundings
Bekane is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 352 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bandundu Province, 40 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, 41 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
3° 40' 18" S, 17° 27' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 352 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 413 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:06
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Bekane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bekane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 22.8 | 0.8 | 269 | 92 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 187 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 100 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 1.3 | 296 | 44 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 94 | 712.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 323 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 120.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 0.9 | 244 | 81 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.1 | 275 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.61 / 0.68 | 47 | 32.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.4 | 1.3 | 337 | 35 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 87 | 798.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 329 | 87 | 1,010.5 | 1.51 / 1.54 | 100 | 120.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 2.2 | 219 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 2.67 / 4.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 231 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 327 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 0.29 / 1.65 | 100 | 188.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 339 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 1.7 | 221 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bekane?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 713 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 Bekane today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Bekane?
Local time is 12:06. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bekane?
Bekane is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bekane?
DEM 352 m.
Where is Bekane located?
It is at -3.67171, 17.46031 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bekane in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.