Location & Surroundings
Benye is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 399 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mossaka, 92 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 330 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nioki Airport, about 100 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
1° 58' 0" S, 17° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 399 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 07:20
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.33 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 | 20.8 | 0.8 | 215 | 99 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 286 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 1.1 | 257 | 41 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 722.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 307 | 80 | 1,008.9 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 62 | 348.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.3 | 181 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 1.83 / 2.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 95 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 66 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 1.2 | 48 | 59 | 1,009.7 | 2.81 / 3.15 | 46 | 773.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.5 | 336 | 93 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 27 | 356.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 1.5 | 288 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.5 | 255 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 4.08 / 4.28 | 92 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.6 | 0.5 | 281 | 64 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 1.74 | 76 | 578.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 317 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 305.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.5 | 307 | 91 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benye?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benye today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Benye?
Local time is 07:20. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benye?
Benye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benye?
DEM 399 m.
Where is Benye located?
It is at -1.96667, 17.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benye in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.