Location & Surroundings
Bukena is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 682 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mulongo, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1365 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, 53 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
7° 43' 3" S, 27° 10' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 682 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 08:20
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.0 | 117 | 72 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 0.8 | 50 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.4 | 3.1 | 12 | 18 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 868.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 0.6 | 312 | 28 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 303.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 0.5 | 34 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 3.0 | 25 | 39 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.9 | 2.5 | 1 | 21 | 1,007.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 17 | 689.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 1.0 | 52 | 31 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 271.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.6 | 1.0 | 72 | 44 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 2.0 | 52 | 36 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.4 | 3.4 | 58 | 20 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 736.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 1.1 | 11 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 236.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 0.5 | 209 | 43 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukena?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 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 Bukena today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bukena?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukena?
Bukena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukena?
DEM 682 m.
Where is Bukena located?
It is at -7.71757, 27.17927 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukena in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.