Location & Surroundings
Biteka is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 811 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 72 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 790 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
7° 7' 45" S, 21° 51' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 811 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 369 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:10
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Weather in Biteka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biteka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 19.3 | 1.6 | 283 | 95 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.1 | 242 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 204 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.4 | 1.9 | 308 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 794.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.2 | 23 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 331.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 58 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 0.0 | 35 | 68 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 72 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 1.1 | 61 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 736.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.1 | 61 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 38 | 223.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 0.8 | 77 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.49 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.4 | 353 | 92 | 1,017.2 | 2.68 / 3.37 | 100 | 38.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 266 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.59 | 99 | 454.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 1.0 | 302 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 2.64 / 4.24 | 84 | 135.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biteka?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 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 Biteka today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Biteka?
Local time is 05:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biteka?
Biteka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biteka?
DEM 811 m.
Where is Biteka located?
It is at -7.12921, 21.85338 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biteka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.