Location & Surroundings
Bena is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 808 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luputa, 14 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 965 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika 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
7° 7' 22" S, 23° 34' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 808 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 20:24
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 31.7 | 1.1 | 24 | 41 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 205 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 2.00 / 2.00 | 100 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 4 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 0.6 | 276 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 58.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.2 | 1.5 | 53 | 34 | 1,007.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 824.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 354 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 5.10 / 5.12 | 93 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 2.5 | 6 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 294 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.4 | 2.2 | 318 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 795.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 272 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 2.76 / 2.76 | 89 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.7 | 330 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 313 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 56.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.4 | 2.1 | 21 | 33 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 856.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena?
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 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 Bena today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bena?
Local time is 20:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena?
Bena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena?
DEM 808 m.
Where is Bena located?
It is at -7.12268, 23.58143 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.