Location & Surroundings
Buende is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 621 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loutete, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 145 km to the east. The nearest airport is Luozi Airport, 51 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° 30' 22" S, 14° 0' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 621 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 172 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:00
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 24.2 | 2.6 | 264 | 65 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 263 | 73 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 2.3 | 256 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 769.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 4.4 | 209 | 45 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 395.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 2.6 | 228 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 3.0 | 223 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 2.7 | 259 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 731.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 3.7 | 246 | 46 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 234.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 3.1 | 231 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 2.6 | 217 | 78 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 3.3 | 232 | 41 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 756.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 4.9 | 235 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 334.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 3.0 | 225 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buende?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 770 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 Buende today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Buende?
Local time is 08:00. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buende?
Buende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buende?
DEM 621 m.
Where is Buende located?
It is at -4.50603, 14.01477 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.