Location & Surroundings
Besai is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nioki, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 285 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nioki 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
2° 54' 38" S, 17° 26' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 319 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:28
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Besai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Besai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 405 W/m2.
Temperature
30.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
5.67 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 | 30.4 | 1.9 | 316 | 56 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 6 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 1.79 / 1.79 | 99 | 190.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 346 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 301 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.8 | 147 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 5.67 / 5.67 | 68 | 405.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 191 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 45 | 306.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 164 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 275 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.4 | 2.2 | 234 | 51 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 38 | 526.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 1.5 | 286 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 100 | 349.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 311 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.09 / 0.15 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 227 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 3.32 / 3.46 | 100 | 21.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.0 | 1.1 | 272 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 67 | 713.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Besai?
Now 30.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 405 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Besai today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Besai?
Local time is 22:28. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Besai?
Besai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Besai?
DEM 319 m.
Where is Besai located?
It is at -2.91043, 17.43729 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Besai in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.