Location & Surroundings
Bele is a settlement in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 344 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolenge, about 110 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Basango Mboliasa Airport, 84 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° 41' 8" S, 18° 57' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 344 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 239 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:42
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 22.7 | 0.7 | 266 | 88 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 0.4 | 224 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 92 | 673.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 96 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 8.45 / 8.52 | 100 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 159 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 0.8 | 192 | 93 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 1.2 | 208 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.92 / 0.92 | 18 | 439.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 247 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 1.91 / 2.83 | 88 | 311.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 233 | 99 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 1.3 | 205 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 93 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 1.9 | 216 | 62 | 1,013.1 | 0.32 / 0.37 | 84 | 620.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 243 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 1.83 / 2.20 | 38 | 198.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 228 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 0.3 | 220 | 90 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 36.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bele?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Bele today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bele?
Local time is 14:42. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bele?
Bele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bele?
DEM 344 m.
Where is Bele located?
It is at -0.68551, 18.95659 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.