Location & Surroundings
Benge is a stream in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 81 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 570 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 81 km away.
Overview
Benge is any flowing body of water.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 537 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 19' 46" S, 20° 4' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 537 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:48
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Benge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 19.4 | 1.1 | 284 | 98 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 188 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.4 | 240 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 1.6 | 17 | 42 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 743.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.3 | 34 | 79 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 355.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 262 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 199 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.67 / 0.82 | 23 | 48.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 1.0 | 46 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 45 | 842.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.4 | 0.0 | 193 | 73 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 259.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 6 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 19 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 1.07 / 1.31 | 100 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 300 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 4.58 / 5.89 | 31 | 320.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 1.6 | 302 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 303.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benge?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 Benge today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Benge?
Local time is 04:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benge?
Benge is a stream.
What is the elevation of Benge?
DEM 537 m.
Where is Benge located?
It is at -6.32931, 20.07371 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry