Location & Surroundings
Buka is a settlement in Sud-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 377 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Libenge, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 970 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Libenge Airport, 16 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
3° 41' 59" N, 18° 45' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 377 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 391 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:18
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Weather in Buka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 788 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.50 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 | 22.3 | 1.1 | 245 | 86 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 112 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 6 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.8 | 2.5 | 96 | 33 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 788.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 0.7 | 160 | 70 | 1,008.0 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 13 | 327.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.1 | 248 | 83 | 1,008.0 | 0.11 / 0.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.0 | 226 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.4 | 1.9 | 100 | 32 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 782.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 2.3 | 299 | 86 | 1,007.6 | 1.86 / 1.86 | 97 | 322.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.1 | 1.8 | 211 | 95 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.6 | 229 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 2.5 | 225 | 43 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 690.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 295 | 90 | 1,009.8 | 5.07 / 5.07 | 100 | 180.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 2.0 | 204 | 94 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 2.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 788 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buka today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 12:18. 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 377 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at 3.69963, 18.75587 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.