Location & Surroundings
Buku is a stream in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 712 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yambio, 61 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1730 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yambio Airport, 60 km away.
Overview
Buku is watercourse in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 712 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 1' 36" N, 28° 26' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 712 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 08:12
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Weather in Buku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,007.4 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 25.4 | 1.5 | 24 | 47 | 1,007.4 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 224 | 53 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 219 | 53 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 1.5 | 3 | 28 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 752.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.5 | 98 | 54 | 1,008.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 231.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 224 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 0.42 / 0.48 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 198 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 1.0 | 270 | 43 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 679.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.8 | 2.3 | 129 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 2.42 / 2.42 | 100 | 193.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 203 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 1.03 / 3.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 2.2 | 182 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 2.05 | 71 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 1.0 | 124 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 739.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 2.5 | 209 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 8.84 / 8.85 | 100 | 144.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buku?
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buku today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Buku?
Local time is 08:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buku?
Buku is a stream.
What is the elevation of Buku?
DEM 712 m.
Where is Buku located?
It is at 4.02658, 28.44219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry