Location & Surroundings
Bubu is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 756 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyunzu, 78 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1375 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 83 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
6° 29' 0" S, 27° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 756 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 19:59
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bubu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bubu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.68 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 | 22.2 | 1.3 | 314 | 84 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 2.0 | 285 | 62 | 1,010.7 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 552.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 330 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.77 / 1.08 | 71 | 134.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.8 | 330 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.6 | 355 | 88 | 1,017.3 | 1.23 / 1.68 | 99 | 69.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 2.2 | 347 | 63 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 99 | 629.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 2.1 | 21 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 2.36 / 3.58 | 61 | 139.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 24 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 0.6 | 246 | 85 | 1,017.2 | 2.15 / 2.40 | 100 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 2.0 | 192 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 2.13 / 4.53 | 100 | 679.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 177 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.05 | 93 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.9 | 39 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.4 | 136 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 43.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bubu?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bubu today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Bubu?
Local time is 19:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bubu?
Bubu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bubu?
DEM 756 m.
Where is Bubu located?
It is at -6.48333, 27.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bubu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.