Location & Surroundings
Botela is a settlement in Sud-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Libenge, 50 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 990 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Libenge Airport, 51 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
3° 44' 36" N, 19° 4' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 423 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,398 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:14
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Botela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Botela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 26.6 | 2.1 | 199 | 67 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.7 | 204 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.4 | 215 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 4.2 | 175 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 766.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 2.4 | 153 | 76 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 261.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 178 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 3.3 | 92 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 106 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 391.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 1.2 | 17 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 94.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 18 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 93 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 33.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 4.3 | 133 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 771.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 2.2 | 342 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 6 | 328.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botela?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 Botela today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Botela?
Local time is 06:14. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Botela?
Botela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Botela?
DEM 423 m.
Where is Botela located?
It is at 3.74340, 19.08067 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Botela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.