Location & Surroundings
Bena-Kande is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 710 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 21 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 950 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 23 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° 18' 44" S, 23° 38' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 710 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 02:09
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Kande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Kande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
4.33 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 | 24.6 | 0.3 | 34 | 68 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 350 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 0.6 | 267 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 82 | 46.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 10 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 89 | 731.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 2.4 | 12 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 4.31 / 4.33 | 100 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 349 | 93 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 222 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.9 | 2.4 | 4 | 35 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 835.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 1.1 | 103 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 86 | 172.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 278 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 335 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 11 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 1.9 | 12 | 30 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 880.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 1.2 | 24 | 53 | 1,009.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 20 | 263.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Kande?
Now 24.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Kande today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Bena-Kande?
Local time is 02:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Kande?
Bena-Kande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Kande?
DEM 710 m.
Where is Bena-Kande located?
It is at -6.31232, 23.64486 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Kande in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.