Location & Surroundings
Bena-Geleka is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 678 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 28 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 29 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° 8' 36" S, 22° 22' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 678 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 06:28
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Geleka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Geleka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 36.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
1.07 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 | 24.7 | 2.1 | 317 | 65 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 229 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 230 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 85 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.3 | 1.8 | 31 | 27 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 735.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.1 | 53 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 100 | 173.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 353 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 299 | 70 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.2 | 2.3 | 17 | 23 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 798.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.1 | 0.9 | 23 | 47 | 1,009.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 36 | 159.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 310 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 287 | 64 | 1,013.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 3 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.8 | 1.4 | 326 | 26 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 763.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 0.8 | 218 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 67 | 74.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Geleka?
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 36.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Geleka today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bena-Geleka?
Local time is 06:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Geleka?
Bena-Geleka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Geleka?
DEM 678 m.
Where is Bena-Geleka located?
It is at -6.14347, 22.38006 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Geleka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.