Location & Surroundings
Bena-Kaye is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 871 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 57 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 890 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 71 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° 51' 20" S, 22° 57' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 871 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 143 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:58
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Kaye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Kaye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 26.0 | 1.6 | 135 | 38 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 0.8 | 25 | 41 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 2.8 | 51 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 681.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 2.3 | 334 | 35 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 221.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 3.0 | 301 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 317 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 24.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 0.7 | 13 | 25 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 729.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 244 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 71 | 102.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 2.3 | 325 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.43 / 0.58 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.9 | 279 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 2.3 | 35 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 703.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 309 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 1.01 / 1.07 | 94 | 110.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 2.1 | 319 | 68 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Kaye?
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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-Kaye today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bena-Kaye?
Local time is 10:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Kaye?
Bena-Kaye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Kaye?
DEM 871 m.
Where is Bena-Kaye located?
It is at -6.85566, 22.95650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Kaye in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.