Location & Surroundings
Bena-Katongo is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 854 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 47 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 915 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 66 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' 51" S, 23° 16' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 854 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,495 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:43
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Katongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Katongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.8 | 283 | 84 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 0.9 | 60 | 37 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 764.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 0.2 | 247 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 1.70 / 1.70 | 98 | 199.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 330 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.0 | 280 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 52.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 1.4 | 324 | 34 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 871.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 2.7 | 51 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 2.78 / 2.78 | 100 | 104.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 2.8 | 345 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 1.1 | 324 | 87 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 2.3 | 300 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 752.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 26 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 225.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 316 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 1.2 | 345 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 11 | 57.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Katongo?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 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-Katongo today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bena-Katongo?
Local time is 14:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Katongo?
Bena-Katongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Katongo?
DEM 854 m.
Where is Bena-Katongo located?
It is at -6.63087, 23.27041 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Katongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.