Location & Surroundings
Bende is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 201 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boma, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 280 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Boma Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Bende is watercourse in Bas-Congo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 201 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 44' 11" S, 13° 12' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 201 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 08:34
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Bende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 370 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 23.2 | 0.9 | 279 | 98 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 0.1 | 341 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 100 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 2.8 | 292 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.08 / 1.22 | 84 | 370.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 287 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 87 | 325.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.0 | 255 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 201 | 89 | 1,016.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 2.3 | 210 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 19 | 530.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 262 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.47 / 0.59 | 18 | 358.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.4 | 1.2 | 267 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 235 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 0.04 / 0.12 | 96 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 2.6 | 270 | 49 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 605.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.3 | 257 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.09 / 0.15 | 90 | 173.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 0.8 | 299 | 87 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bende?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 370 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 Bende today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bende?
Local time is 08:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bende?
Bende is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bende?
DEM 201 m.
Where is Bende located?
It is at -5.73634, 13.20141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry