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 00:43
- Sunrise 06:04
- 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 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 353 W/m2.
Temperature
33.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 33.9 | 0.2 | 13 | 37 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 194 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 100 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 2.1 | 357 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 2.3 | 310 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 1.4 | 290 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 353.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 2.3 | 191 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 2.60 / 2.68 | 100 | 175.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.7 | 317 | 93 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 1.75 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 269 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 53.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.2 | 1.4 | 72 | 39 | 1,007.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 787.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 2.8 | 290 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 9.88 / 9.97 | 100 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 2.8 | 16 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 66 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 73 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.2 | 1.7 | 8 | 33 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 869.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Katongo?
Now 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 353 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-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 00:43. 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.