Location & Surroundings
Bena-Tembwe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 551 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilebo, 9 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 595 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ilebo, 9 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° 21' 3" S, 20° 40' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 551 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 183 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:31
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Tembwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Tembwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Temperature
35.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 35.4 | 0.7 | 27 | 35 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 35 | 93 | 1,010.6 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 65 | 177.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 313 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 261 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 1.26 / 1.51 | 41 | 37.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 1.4 | 345 | 33 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 817.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 0.6 | 180 | 63 | 1,008.7 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 57 | 183.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 198 | 87 | 1,010.7 | 0.50 / 0.63 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.2 | 314 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 3.40 / 4.03 | 72 | 26.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.0 | 1.9 | 37 | 33 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 750.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 255 | 79 | 1,008.2 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 100 | 192.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 360 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 8.63 / 9.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 24 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 4.06 | 100 | 27.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 2.3 | 322 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 93 | 440.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Tembwe?
Now 35.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 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-Tembwe today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bena-Tembwe?
Local time is 00:31. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Tembwe?
Bena-Tembwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Tembwe?
DEM 551 m.
Where is Bena-Tembwe located?
It is at -4.35076, 20.66843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Tembwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.