Location & Surroundings
Buka is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 593 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 6 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° 24' 57" S, 16° 47' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 593 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,012 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:13
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Buka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
0.74 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 | 22.7 | 0.4 | 285 | 89 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 2.4 | 14 | 35 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 794.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 352 | 88 | 1,009.8 | 2.26 / 2.26 | 58 | 324.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 317 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.2 | 328 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.65 / 0.74 | 94 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 1.2 | 329 | 33 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 806.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 17 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 7.52 / 7.52 | 100 | 181.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 245 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 0.6 | 296 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 2.7 | 1 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 21 | 758.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 259 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 20 | 338.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.2 | 208 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 8.66 / 8.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 0.3 | 272 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 97 | 12.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buka today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 18:13. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buka?
Buka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buka?
DEM 593 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at -6.41587, 16.78872 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.