Location & Surroundings
Bena-Tshibala is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 693 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 18 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 990 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 24 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° 34' 50" S, 23° 57' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 693 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:48
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Tshibala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Tshibala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
3.3 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.4 | 3.3 | 282 | 70 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.5 | 292 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 0.9 | 108 | 31 | 1,007.2 | 0.17 / 0.22 | 80 | 700.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 2.0 | 272 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 1.32 / 1.54 | 92 | 173.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.7 | 310 | 73 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 318 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.9 | 0.5 | 294 | 23 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 831.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.0 | 1.7 | 7 | 39 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 304.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.1 | 2.4 | 322 | 50 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 283 | 51 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 43.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.9 | 1.3 | 333 | 24 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 763.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 1.0 | 258 | 40 | 1,008.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 80 | 245.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.0 | 293 | 60 | 1,010.5 | 0.75 / 0.88 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Tshibala?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 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-Tshibala today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bena-Tshibala?
Local time is 08:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Tshibala?
Bena-Tshibala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Tshibala?
DEM 693 m.
Where is Bena-Tshibala located?
It is at -6.58061, 23.95892 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Tshibala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.