Location & Surroundings
Bu is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 498 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masina, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 61 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 47 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° 44' 51" S, 15° 40' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 498 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:15
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Bu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.45 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 | 19.8 | 1.1 | 172 | 98 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 164 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 3.3 | 230 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 645.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 159 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 5 | 400.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.2 | 201 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.41 / 0.45 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 243 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 74 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 1.3 | 288 | 53 | 1,010.6 | 0.58 / 0.60 | 73 | 760.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 265 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 1.50 / 2.09 | 6 | 200.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 0.5 | 166 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 225 | 92 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 15 | 29.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 1.6 | 245 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 2.92 / 3.17 | 35 | 739.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 86 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 10.98 / 14.15 | 100 | 345.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 0.5 | 268 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 10.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bu?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bu today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Bu?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bu?
Bu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bu?
DEM 498 m.
Where is Bu located?
It is at -4.74750, 15.66972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.