Location & Surroundings
Bela is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bangassou, 60 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1260 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bangassou, 64 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
4° 12' 40" N, 22° 44' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 451 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 296 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:59
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Bela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 35.9 | 1.1 | 70 | 26 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 0.6 | 310 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 305.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 98 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 0.7 | 53 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 1.6 | 96 | 23 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 817.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 0.2 | 294 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 302.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 140 | 61 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 0.8 | 17 | 58 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 35.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.6 | 1.3 | 155 | 27 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 767.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 0.9 | 122 | 49 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 162.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 162 | 73 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 0.4 | 295 | 67 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.3 | 1.4 | 249 | 41 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 672.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bela?
Now 35.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 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 Bela today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Bela?
Local time is 00:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bela?
Bela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bela?
DEM 451 m.
Where is Bela located?
It is at 4.21124, 22.73799 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.