Location & Surroundings
Buka is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 436 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma 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
5° 27' 17" S, 14° 41' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 436 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:18
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 22 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 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 0.7 | 230 | 96 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 2.2 | 259 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 56 | 685.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 201 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 2.97 / 3.65 | 93 | 316.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 223 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.3 | 217 | 93 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 72 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 2.7 | 230 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 41 | 697.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 200 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 2.61 / 2.70 | 11 | 254.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 239 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 4.06 / 6.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.7 | 221 | 94 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 15.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 227 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 479.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 204 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 97 | 281.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 259 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 3.67 / 3.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.2 | 247 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 2.82 / 6.60 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Buka today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 17:18. 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 436 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at -5.45481, 14.69239 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.