Location & Surroundings
Boku is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 589 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasangulu, 32 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is 59 km to the north. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Baku
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
4° 51' 30" S, 15° 14' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 589 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 99 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:18
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Boku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.83 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 | 20.4 | 1.1 | 184 | 96 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 181 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.8 | 213 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 309.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 208 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 389.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.5 | 214 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 226 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 1.8 | 271 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 74 | 749.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 247 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 1.77 / 1.95 | 13 | 154.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 1.0 | 224 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.9 | 209 | 94 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 37 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 1.9 | 241 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 1.36 / 2.56 | 87 | 740.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 53 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 12.83 / 15.39 | 100 | 373.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.3 | 254 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 17.42 / 32.81 | 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 Boku?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Boku today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Boku?
Local time is 11:18. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Boku?
Boku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Boku?
DEM 589 m.
Where is Boku located?
It is at -4.85841, 15.24923 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.