Location & Surroundings
Bena-Lukeji is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 654 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 965 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 38 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° 32' 17" S, 23° 44' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 654 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 143 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:48
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Lukeji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Lukeji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.2 | 0.5 | 260 | 77 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 2.5 | 24 | 39 | 1,008.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 95 | 742.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 329 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 7.46 / 7.54 | 100 | 151.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 9 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.4 | 153 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 32.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 1.9 | 0 | 32 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 813.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.1 | 118 | 75 | 1,010.1 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 63 | 187.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 294 | 87 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 1.4 | 321 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 44.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.7 | 3.1 | 354 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 881.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 24 | 65 | 1,009.7 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 16 | 315.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 222 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.79 / 1.56 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.4 | 1.5 | 322 | 79 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 5 | 61.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Lukeji?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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-Lukeji today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bena-Lukeji?
Local time is 16:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Lukeji?
Bena-Lukeji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Lukeji?
DEM 654 m.
Where is Bena-Lukeji located?
It is at -6.53794, 23.73590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Lukeji in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.