Location & Surroundings
Besomba is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 416 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangambi, about 195 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 995 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Ikela Airport, 58 km away.
Also known as: Busemba
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° 43' 1" S, 23° 29' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 416 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 131 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:56
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Besomba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Besomba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,009.8 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 | 33.6 | 0.5 | 226 | 39 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.0 | 58 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 134.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 52 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 65 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 73 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 1.3 | 96 | 49 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 637.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 73 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 54 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 330 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 2.22 / 2.48 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 141 | 98 | 1,016.8 | 3.38 / 5.87 | 98 | 27.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.8 | 1.6 | 139 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 99 | 458.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 157 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 89 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 247 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 1.80 / 2.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 158 | 99 | 1,016.8 | 0.93 / 2.93 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 1.7 | 139 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 99 | 100.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Besomba?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Besomba today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Besomba?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Besomba?
Besomba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Besomba?
DEM 416 m.
Where is Besomba located?
It is at -0.71705, 23.48987 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Besomba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.