Location & Surroundings
Biakutu is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangina, 28 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1655 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beni-Mavivi Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Biakatu
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
0° 51' 9" N, 29° 15' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 884 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,807 p/km²
- Built-up 39.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:13
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Biakutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biakutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
70 %
Precip
1.61 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 | 19.8 | 0.2 | 353 | 91 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.6 | 179 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 139 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 77.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.0 | 1.3 | 18 | 33 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 72 | 810.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 1.0 | 176 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 1.56 / 1.61 | 57 | 143.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 30 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 0.5 | 129 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 5 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.6 | 331 | 61 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 44 | 680.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 0.4 | 325 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 13 | 206.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 0.4 | 158 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 0.4 | 53 | 62 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 3.0 | 29 | 38 | 1,006.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 96 | 815.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 0.6 | 262 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 0.19 / 0.32 | 75 | 120.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biakutu?
Now 19.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Biakutu today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Biakutu?
Local time is 03:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biakutu?
Biakutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biakutu?
DEM 884 m.
Where is Biakutu located?
It is at 0.85237, 29.25765 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biakutu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.