Location & Surroundings
Bena-Tshilaba is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 732 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 900 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 57 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' 3" S, 23° 9' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 732 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 00:47
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Tshilaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Tshilaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 36.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 35.9 | 2.7 | 86 | 29 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 4.9 | 157 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 72 | 301.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.4 | 146 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 1.13 / 2.64 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 229 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 2.7 | 68 | 26 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 814.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.5 | 1 | 45 | 1,009.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 24 | 269.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 307 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 0.24 / 0.29 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.1 | 274 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.2 | 2.4 | 289 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 745.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 334 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 3.52 / 3.52 | 99 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 3.1 | 321 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 265 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.9 | 1.6 | 304 | 28 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 815.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Tshilaba?
Now 35.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 36.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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-Tshilaba today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bena-Tshilaba?
Local time is 00:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Tshilaba?
Bena-Tshilaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Tshilaba?
DEM 732 m.
Where is Bena-Tshilaba located?
It is at -6.43422, 23.15956 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Tshilaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.