Location & Surroundings
Benseke is a settlement in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 548 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasangulu, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 20 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is N'Dolo Airport, 21 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
4° 29' 14" S, 15° 13' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 548 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,378 p/km²
- Built-up 18.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:13
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benseke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benseke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.36 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 | 29.9 | 1.7 | 254 | 49 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 254 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 3.1 | 242 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 2.93 / 3.30 | 93 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 3.3 | 264 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 87 | 649.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 3.1 | 288 | 60 | 1,009.4 | 0.09 / 0.36 | 98 | 259.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.1 | 255 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 233 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 6.09 / 6.43 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 3.0 | 230 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 44 | 356.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.2 | 0.8 | 175 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 62 | 281.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 212 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 229 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 2.2 | 263 | 45 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 529.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 0.8 | 310 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 53 | 196.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benseke?
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benseke today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Benseke?
Local time is 02:13. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benseke?
Benseke is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benseke?
DEM 548 m.
Where is Benseke located?
It is at -4.48720, 15.22500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benseke in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.