Location & Surroundings
Binakwa is a stream in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 642 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sake, about 130 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1430 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bukavu Kavumu Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Binakwa is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 642 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in North Kivu
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 33' 24" S, 27° 52' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 642 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:05
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Binakwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Binakwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 18.3 | 0.2 | 281 | 100 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.2 | 268 | 98 | 1,016.5 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 20.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 1.3 | 306 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.18 / 0.93 | 100 | 590.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 156 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 1.84 / 2.77 | 100 | 111.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.7 | 129 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 100 | 83 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 1.7 | 289 | 43 | 1,009.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 47 | 775.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.6 | 282 | 100 | 1,015.3 | 27.36 / 27.39 | 100 | 138.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.7 | 0.8 | 130 | 100 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 4.39 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 89 | 95 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 45.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 1.1 | 313 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 776.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 169 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 100 | 211.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.8 | 0.8 | 126 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 2.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Binakwa?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Binakwa today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Binakwa?
Local time is 14:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Binakwa?
Binakwa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Binakwa?
DEM 642 m.
Where is Binakwa located?
It is at -1.55659, 27.86682 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Binakwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry