Location & Surroundings
Botsima is a settlement in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 364 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boende, about 155 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bokungu Airport, 74 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° 13' 0" S, 21° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 364 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Botsima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Botsima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.23 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 | 21.5 | 0.8 | 266 | 98 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 357 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 97 | 35.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.2 | 0.9 | 342 | 58 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 95 | 677.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 16 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 3.05 / 3.25 | 100 | 175.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.8 | 339 | 98 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 316 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 1.45 / 2.68 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 2.3 | 316 | 49 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 74 | 607.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 266 | 96 | 1,010.8 | 1.37 / 1.40 | 83 | 223.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 1.0 | 318 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 0.08 / 1.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 300 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 95 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.4 | 334 | 86 | 1,010.3 | 2.83 / 3.14 | 51 | 648.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 291 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 68 | 289.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 1.1 | 282 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botsima?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Botsima today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Botsima?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Botsima?
Botsima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Botsima?
DEM 364 m.
Where is Botsima located?
It is at -1.21667, 21.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Botsima in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.