Location & Surroundings
Buila is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 408 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 11 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 175 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 46 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
5° 39' 21" S, 14° 28' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 408 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:56
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Nearby
Weather in Buila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
3.72 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 | 24.8 | 0.6 | 94 | 84 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 261 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 7.01 / 7.01 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 218 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 84 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 1.3 | 222 | 57 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 83 | 608.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.9 | 260 | 86 | 1,009.5 | 3.52 / 3.72 | 97 | 232.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 242 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 214 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 1.7 | 265 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 79 | 418.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 1.7 | 243 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 100 | 250.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 4.0 | 233 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 2.43 / 2.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 298 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.24 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 2.3 | 256 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 96 | 334.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.2 | 297 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 2.77 / 2.87 | 100 | 283.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buila?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buila today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Buila?
Local time is 06:56. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buila?
Buila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buila?
DEM 408 m.
Where is Buila located?
It is at -5.65580, 14.46894 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buila in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.