Location & Surroundings
Botuka is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 676 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakwa, 55 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1590 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Poste Airport, about 155 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° 4' 35" N, 26° 54' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 676 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 02:59
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Botuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Botuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 22.5 | 0.7 | 247 | 83 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 343 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 97 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.38 / 1.05 | 53 | 55.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 2.1 | 18 | 55 | 1,009.5 | 0.09 / 1.14 | 83 | 752.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.5 | 12 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 29 | 143.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 347 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 2.34 / 2.37 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 134 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 11 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 2.5 | 110 | 41 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 835.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 0.9 | 139 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 56 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 265 | 95 | 1,010.6 | 1.01 / 1.11 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 41 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 100 | 48.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.6 | 116 | 54 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 633.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 1.0 | 94 | 87 | 1,008.9 | 1.58 / 1.58 | 34 | 268.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botuka?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Botuka today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Botuka?
Local time is 02:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Botuka?
Botuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Botuka?
DEM 676 m.
Where is Botuka located?
It is at 4.07641, 26.90234 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Botuka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.