Location & Surroundings
Biunkutu is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kampene, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kinkungwa Airport, about 110 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
3° 35' 17" S, 26° 40' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 661 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,609 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:16
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Biunkutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biunkutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. Precip around 13.2 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
13.22 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 | 21.0 | 0.6 | 196 | 97 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.3 | 29 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 94 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 88 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 0.3 | 342 | 49 | 1,008.2 | 2.38 / 2.46 | 80 | 736.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.7 | 292 | 95 | 1,010.7 | 10.76 / 13.22 | 100 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 20 | 96 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 0.2 | 76 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 93 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 0.5 | 346 | 44 | 1,008.2 | 0.13 / 0.68 | 100 | 746.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 1.2 | 324 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 12.57 / 13.25 | 100 | 172.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 313 | 98 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 104 | 99 | 1,015.7 | 6.22 / 6.75 | 100 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 282 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 5.60 | 88 | 248.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 1.0 | 334 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 208.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biunkutu?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. Precip around 13.2 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 13.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Biunkutu today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Biunkutu?
Local time is 02:16. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biunkutu?
Biunkutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biunkutu?
DEM 661 m.
Where is Biunkutu located?
It is at -3.58810, 26.68184 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biunkutu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.