Location & Surroundings
Bena-Tomba is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 606 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 33 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 985 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° 26' 53" S, 23° 56' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 606 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 174 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:32
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Tomba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Tomba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (23 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,007.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 36.1 | 1.9 | 23 | 25 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 2.1 | 357 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 266.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.8 | 288 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 1.9 | 295 | 65 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.1 | 0.9 | 292 | 27 | 1,006.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 728.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.0 | 219 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 1.64 / 1.65 | 84 | 134.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 328 | 66 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.3 | 279 | 57 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 39.8 | 0.7 | 210 | 20 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 835.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 1.3 | 343 | 39 | 1,007.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 67 | 234.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 2.6 | 306 | 53 | 1,008.8 | 0.48 / 0.58 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 1.9 | 319 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 79 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 38.5 | 2.1 | 320 | 24 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 57 | 772.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Tomba?
Now 36.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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-Tomba today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bena-Tomba?
Local time is 00:32. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Tomba?
Bena-Tomba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Tomba?
DEM 606 m.
Where is Bena-Tomba located?
It is at -6.44804, 23.94730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Tomba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.