Location & Surroundings
Boma is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 466 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 45 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 46 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
4° 22' 19" S, 17° 52' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 466 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:19
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Boma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.15 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 | 20.7 | 0.4 | 293 | 88 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 267 | 80 | 1,016.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 98 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.3 | 1.4 | 311 | 41 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 791.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 3.0 | 318 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 3.47 / 3.47 | 84 | 155.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.1 | 46 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 214 | 92 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 95 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 3.5 | 227 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 6.83 / 7.07 | 94 | 500.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 217 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 2.18 | 100 | 97.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 0.9 | 222 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 200 | 92 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 1.5 | 278 | 59 | 1,013.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 54 | 448.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.5 | 327 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 1.44 / 1.52 | 28 | 280.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 0.6 | 250 | 95 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boma?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Boma today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Boma?
Local time is 11:19. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Boma?
Boma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Boma?
DEM 466 m.
Where is Boma located?
It is at -4.37187, 17.87656 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.