Location & Surroundings
Bena is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 823 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 48 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 915 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 67 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
6° 37' 47" S, 23° 14' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 823 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:00
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 23 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 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 23.7 | 0.9 | 207 | 75 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.4 | 1.3 | 155 | 44 | 1,010.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 48 | 590.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 3.8 | 113 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.64 / 0.67 | 66 | 279.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 323 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 2.0 | 12 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.7 | 316 | 60 | 1,010.1 | 2.07 / 2.07 | 99 | 759.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 322 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.16 / 2.23 | 36 | 206.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 321 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.6 | 313 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 96 | 46.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 2.0 | 9 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 749.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 7 | 71 | 1,009.3 | 0.19 / 0.22 | 36 | 153.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 137 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 2.77 / 2.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.1 | 182 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 41.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena?
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 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 05:59 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bena?
Local time is 19:00. 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 823 m.
Where is Bena located?
It is at -6.62978, 23.23745 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.