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 13:28
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 6 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 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.0 | 328 | 77 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 2.4 | 336 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 83 | 704.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.5 | 4 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.13 / 0.34 | 74 | 165.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 283 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.39 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 2.0 | 285 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 1.8 | 267 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 743.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 0.9 | 168 | 57 | 1,008.4 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 90 | 291.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 300 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 2.94 / 3.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 1.2 | 323 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 96 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 2.3 | 308 | 40 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 742.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 1.4 | 297 | 51 | 1,008.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 71 | 274.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 205 | 69 | 1,010.4 | 0.93 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 1.8 | 293 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 5.71 / 6.67 | 100 | 6.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boma?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Boma today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Boma?
Local time is 13:28. 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.