Location & Surroundings
Bena-Kasonga is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 2 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 920 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 24 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° 14' 24" S, 23° 23' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 794 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 334 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:41
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Kasonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Kasonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 21.3 | 1.7 | 267 | 89 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 292 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 88 | 46.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 1.6 | 106 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 72 | 772.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 7 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 1.86 / 1.89 | 42 | 275.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 2.1 | 5 | 94 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 290 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 2.5 | 359 | 39 | 1,008.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 753.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 221 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.77 / 0.83 | 82 | 139.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 1.8 | 297 | 83 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 277 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 1.4 | 138 | 31 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 847.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 9 | 61 | 1,010.0 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 56 | 101.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 273 | 76 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Kasonga?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Kasonga today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Bena-Kasonga?
Local time is 09:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Kasonga?
Bena-Kasonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Kasonga?
DEM 794 m.
Where is Bena-Kasonga located?
It is at -6.24010, 23.38691 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Kasonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.