Location & Surroundings
Benpe is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 996 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pweto, 65 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1595 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: Bempe
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
8° 0' 13" S, 29° 15' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 996 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 12:04
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Benpe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benpe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 475 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.94 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 | 18.0 | 1.1 | 70 | 95 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.2 | 303 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 79 | 35.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 83 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.77 / 0.91 | 69 | 475.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 85 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 4.78 / 5.68 | 99 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.4 | 1.2 | 60 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 15 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 88.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 2.5 | 205 | 40 | 1,007.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 851.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.7 | 53 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 3.61 / 3.62 | 100 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.4 | 0.7 | 232 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 291 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 0.8 | 265 | 48 | 1,008.2 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 22 | 553.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 3.9 | 178 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 7.02 / 7.31 | 100 | 170.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.1 | 1.5 | 74 | 88 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 4.81 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benpe?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 475 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benpe today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Benpe?
Local time is 12:04. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benpe?
Benpe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benpe?
DEM 996 m.
Where is Benpe located?
It is at -8.00362, 29.25842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benpe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.