Location & Surroundings
Bena-Kimbe is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 599 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 41 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 980 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 46 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° 22' 51" S, 23° 56' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 599 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 834 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:14
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Kimbe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Kimbe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 23.9 | 0.2 | 98 | 83 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 0.8 | 85 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 44 | 542.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 3.2 | 76 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 1.14 / 1.15 | 63 | 284.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 302 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.2 | 68 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.7 | 56 | 46 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 406.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 131 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 360 | 78 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.9 | 332 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.3 | 2.3 | 329 | 32 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 880.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 352 | 83 | 1,009.8 | 1.89 / 1.89 | 76 | 211.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 323 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 2.1 | 347 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 51.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Kimbe?
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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-Kimbe today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bena-Kimbe?
Local time is 17:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Kimbe?
Bena-Kimbe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Kimbe?
DEM 599 m.
Where is Bena-Kimbe located?
It is at -6.38075, 23.94121 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Kimbe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.