Location & Surroundings
Biku is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 773 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 44 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1555 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 57 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° 19' 2" N, 27° 38' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 773 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 134 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Biku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.0 | 0.8 | 190 | 45 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 0.2 | 184 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 62 | 199.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 0.8 | 208 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 0.41 / 0.43 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 172 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 21 | 73.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 1.4 | 42 | 34 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 835.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 128 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 97 | 147.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 225 | 92 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.1 | 160 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.8 | 1.1 | 155 | 31 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 844.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 97 | 68 | 1,008.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 43 | 135.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 212 | 84 | 1,008.9 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 134 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.1 | 0.6 | 59 | 27 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 860.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biku?
Now 31.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 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 Biku today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Biku?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biku?
Biku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biku?
DEM 773 m.
Where is Biku located?
It is at 2.31714, 27.64035 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.