Location & Surroundings
Bikala is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 461 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 100 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 190 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 99 km away.
Overview
Bikala is watercourse in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 461 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 47' 23" S, 16° 13' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 461 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:15
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Bikala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bikala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 W/m2.
Temperature
35.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 35.4 | 2.0 | 105 | 33 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 0.8 | 260 | 54 | 1,008.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 82 | 199.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 304 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.34 / 0.52 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 264 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 2.05 / 2.57 | 45 | 27.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 1.7 | 86 | 35 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 778.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.5 | 359 | 77 | 1,008.9 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 74 | 274.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 219 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 4.96 / 5.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 274 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 4.22 | 100 | 18.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.9 | 2.3 | 350 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 1.27 / 5.48 | 100 | 520.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 249 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 3.70 | 100 | 143.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 325 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 316 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 16.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 1.6 | 235 | 44 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 652.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bikala?
Now 35.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 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 Bikala today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bikala?
Local time is 23:15. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bikala?
Bikala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bikala?
DEM 461 m.
Where is Bikala located?
It is at -5.78983, 16.21923 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bikala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry