Location & Surroundings
Botoku is a settlement in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basoko, about 115 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1005 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bumba Airport, about 125 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
1° 2' 48" N, 22° 36' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 488 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,749 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:20
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Botoku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Botoku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 34.8 | 1.3 | 79 | 34 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 86 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 295.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 28 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 64 | 73 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 0.9 | 92 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 717.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 303 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.68 / 0.69 | 5 | 152.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 0.3 | 353 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 80 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.4 | 2.1 | 24 | 50 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 137 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 4.76 / 4.76 | 100 | 170.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 222 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 188 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 35.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.5 | 2.1 | 187 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 99 | 623.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botoku?
Now 34.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 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 Botoku today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Botoku?
Local time is 00:20. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Botoku?
Botoku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Botoku?
DEM 488 m.
Where is Botoku located?
It is at 1.04680, 22.60012 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Botoku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.