Location & Surroundings
Benga is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 728 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 57 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 290 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 55 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
5° 15' 59" S, 17° 45' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 728 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:13
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Benga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 19.9 | 0.6 | 120 | 96 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 51 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 59 | 30.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 1.1 | 91 | 48 | 1,011.3 | 1.22 / 2.96 | 80 | 574.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 218 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 326.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.1 | 184 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 174 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 0.7 | 102 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 1.17 / 1.23 | 100 | 713.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.7 | 184 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 1.16 / 2.39 | 8 | 88.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 1.2 | 196 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.14 / 2.53 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 189 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 3.57 / 6.09 | 68 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 0.9 | 250 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.53 | 95 | 664.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 269 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 3.19 / 4.72 | 70 | 274.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 1.0 | 234 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 3.72 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benga?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benga today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Benga?
Local time is 10:13. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benga?
Benga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benga?
DEM 728 m.
Where is Benga located?
It is at -5.26626, 17.75060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.