Location & Surroundings
Benzale is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bandundu Province, about 120 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, about 120 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° 8' 0" S, 16° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:10
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Benzale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benzale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 22.8 | 1.2 | 122 | 92 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 256 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 223 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 54 | 21.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.6 | 1.4 | 218 | 46 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 87 | 694.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.2 | 296 | 73 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 74 | 216.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 235 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 0.83 / 0.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 241 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.19 / 1.07 | 99 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 1.1 | 284 | 42 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 733.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 2.5 | 204 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 5.72 / 5.74 | 100 | 168.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 192 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 1.60 / 7.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 257 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.1 | 315 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 1.46 / 1.65 | 100 | 259.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.7 | 274 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 84 | 210.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benzale?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 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 Benzale today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Benzale?
Local time is 03:10. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benzale?
Benzale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benzale?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Benzale located?
It is at -4.13333, 16.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benzale in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.