Location & Surroundings
Buita is a stream in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 989 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba, 26 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 130 km away.
Overview
Buita is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 989 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 8' 58" S, 24° 29' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 989 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 17:55
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Weather in Buita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 394 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.4 | 2.8 | 165 | 95 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 0.2 | 280 | 55 | 1,012.8 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 100 | 393.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.1 | 198 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 2.09 / 2.93 | 100 | 233.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.5 | 199 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.2 | 169 | 81 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.8 | 0.1 | 333 | 32 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 837.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.6 | 100 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 15.70 / 15.70 | 100 | 124.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 0.1 | 61 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.57 / 16.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 1.5 | 317 | 90 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 332 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.59 / 1.29 | 100 | 547.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.8 | 262 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.12 / 1.41 | 100 | 130.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 313 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.4 | 2.1 | 327 | 92 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 17.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buita?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 394 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 Buita today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Buita?
Local time is 17:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buita?
Buita is a stream.
What is the elevation of Buita?
DEM 989 m.
Where is Buita located?
It is at -10.14943, 24.48497 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buita in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry