Location & Surroundings
Bofafela is a settlement in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boende, about 180 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 880 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bokungu Airport, 16 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
0° 48' 0" S, 22° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 423 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:51
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bofafela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bofafela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
43 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 22.0 | 1.1 | 308 | 96 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 324 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 11 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 69 | 22.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.2 | 0.5 | 327 | 36 | 1,007.6 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 71 | 822.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 0.7 | 299 | 71 | 1,008.6 | 0.10 / 0.15 | 71 | 131.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.3 | 271 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 0.25 / 0.40 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 99 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 2.60 / 3.00 | 99 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.4 | 0.9 | 339 | 41 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 809.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.0 | 349 | 76 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 99.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 333 | 90 | 1,009.7 | 0.13 / 0.21 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 156 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 7.25 / 7.46 | 100 | 23.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 2.5 | 267 | 73 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 3.42 | 81 | 294.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 1.2 | 244 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 264.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bofafela?
Now 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bofafela today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bofafela?
Local time is 02:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bofafela?
Bofafela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bofafela?
DEM 423 m.
Where is Bofafela located?
It is at -0.80000, 22.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bofafela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.