Location & Surroundings
Bena-Makima is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 474 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 53 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 645 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 52 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
4° 58' 18" S, 21° 6' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 474 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 920 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:07
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Makima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Makima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 32.0 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
32.00 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 | 25.2 | 0.9 | 217 | 70 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 318 | 88 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.3 | 314 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 6 | 41.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 2.1 | 15 | 66 | 1,009.0 | 0.22 / 0.31 | 87 | 538.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.9 | 268 | 98 | 1,010.1 | 31.69 / 32.00 | 100 | 78.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 116 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 293 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 2.3 | 273 | 59 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 455.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 0.9 | 301 | 81 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 167.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 143 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 225 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 3.38 / 3.80 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 0.9 | 274 | 59 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 336.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 1.0 | 194 | 78 | 1,008.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 90 | 231.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Makima?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 32.0 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 32.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Makima today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bena-Makima?
Local time is 04:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Makima?
Bena-Makima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Makima?
DEM 474 m.
Where is Bena-Makima located?
It is at -4.97178, 21.10022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Makima in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.