Location & Surroundings
Benga is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isamba, 40 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 700 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 100 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
3° 57' 20" S, 21° 37' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:16
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Benga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 37.1 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 24.8 | 0.4 | 235 | 64 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 301 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 0.6 | 35 | 68 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 48.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.1 | 0.9 | 26 | 30 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 847.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 0.6 | 266 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 79 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 76 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 1.14 / 1.15 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 21 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 4.27 / 5.41 | 98 | 41.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.2 | 1.5 | 349 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 602.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.9 | 0.8 | 120 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 64 | 255.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 285 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 2.88 / 3.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 196 | 95 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 100 | 33.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 125 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 24.13 / 25.36 | 100 | 222.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 0.4 | 138 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 11.56 | 98 | 65.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benga?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 37.1 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 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 Benga today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Benga?
Local time is 08:16. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benga?
Benga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benga?
DEM 509 m.
Where is Benga located?
It is at -3.95562, 21.62758 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.