Location & Surroundings
Boma is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 37 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 36 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
6° 8' 58" S, 16° 52' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:22
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Boma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 813 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.8 | 0.4 | 235 | 92 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 1.1 | 321 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 56 | 813.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.2 | 302 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 12.60 / 13.12 | 81 | 182.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 0.1 | 329 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.7 | 327 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 91 | 30.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 1.7 | 311 | 59 | 1,009.7 | 0.36 / 0.39 | 41 | 800.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 30 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 2.47 / 2.86 | 98 | 313.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 327 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 1.20 / 4.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 0.9 | 170 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 2.76 / 6.81 | 100 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.0 | 316 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 4.11 | 99 | 310.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 235 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 91 | 169.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 290 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 0.8 | 179 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 33.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boma?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 813 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 05:25 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Boma?
Local time is 14:22. 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 509 m.
Where is Boma located?
It is at -6.14941, 16.86792 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.