Location & Surroundings
Boikene is a settlement in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,153 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beni, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1665 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beni-Mavivi Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Bwikene
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° 30' 56" N, 29° 29' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1153 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21,943 p/km²
- Built-up 20.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:00
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Boikene
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boikene, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 22.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 398 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 17.7 | 0.4 | 332 | 99 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 108 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 100 | 19.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 189 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.40 | 100 | 398.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 237 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 122.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 0.9 | 281 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 74 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 81.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 1.9 | 38 | 36 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 824.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 2.3 | 222 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 2.17 / 2.17 | 82 | 181.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.7 | 1.0 | 227 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 79 | 89 | 1,016.0 | 2.63 / 2.93 | 89 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 1.2 | 235 | 40 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 96 | 803.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.4 | 265 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 2.92 / 3.74 | 17 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.1 | 0.5 | 136 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boikene?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 22.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 398 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 Boikene today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Boikene?
Local time is 11:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Boikene?
Boikene is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Boikene?
DEM 1,153 m.
Where is Boikene located?
It is at 0.51545, 29.49001 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boikene in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.