Location & Surroundings
Bensami is a settlement in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boende, 36 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 760 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Boende Airport, 35 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
0° 34' 0" S, 21° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 353 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 10:27
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bensami
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bensami, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.5 | 1.3 | 280 | 98 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 268 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 9 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 5.31 / 6.26 | 100 | 410.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 333 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 5.86 / 12.12 | 100 | 35.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.7 | 294 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 91 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 2.0 | 259 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 372.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 254 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 336.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 0.6 | 329 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 271 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 1.2 | 6 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 800.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 346 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 79 | 172.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 1.4 | 239 | 96 | 1,010.3 | 1.02 / 1.25 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bensami?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 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 Bensami today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bensami?
Local time is 10:27. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bensami?
Bensami is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bensami?
DEM 353 m.
Where is Bensami located?
It is at -0.56667, 21.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bensami in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.