Location & Surroundings
Bena-Sele is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 515 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 29 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 705 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 39 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
5° 11' 34" S, 21° 37' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 515 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:51
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Sele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Sele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 39.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
37.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,006.0 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 37.0 | 1.2 | 49 | 28 | 1,006.0 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 313 | 85 | 1,008.4 | 1.04 / 1.04 | 62 | 185.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 261 | 98 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 277 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 24 | 52.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.1 | 1.0 | 2 | 26 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 859.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 328 | 85 | 1,007.8 | 1.75 / 1.75 | 82 | 153.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.1 | 176 | 100 | 1,009.9 | 7.77 / 9.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 220 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 5.29 / 14.80 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 1.4 | 301 | 67 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 100 | 214.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 239 | 87 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 189.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 272 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 246 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.6 | 1.4 | 260 | 40 | 1,009.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 706.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Sele?
Now 37.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 39.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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-Sele today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Bena-Sele?
Local time is 20:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Sele?
Bena-Sele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Sele?
DEM 515 m.
Where is Bena-Sele located?
It is at -5.19285, 21.62412 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Sele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.