Location & Surroundings
Buma is a river in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 817 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, about 120 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1405 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, about 150 km away.
Overview
Buma is watercourse in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 817 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 24' 1" S, 26° 56' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 817 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 10:54
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Buma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 22.7 | 1.9 | 306 | 68 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 0.2 | 136 | 52 | 1,015.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 9 | 82.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.2 | 0.6 | 243 | 17 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 907.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 343 | 45 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 249.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.9 | 318 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 1.1 | 318 | 50 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.8 | 245 | 29 | 1,007.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 93 | 831.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 3 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.23 / 0.30 | 77 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 1.5 | 319 | 64 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 0.5 | 90 | 47 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.5 | 1.6 | 182 | 19 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 919.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 12 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 88 | 192.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.6 | 351 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buma?
Now 22.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Buma today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Buma?
Local time is 10:54. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buma?
Buma is a stream.
What is the elevation of Buma?
DEM 817 m.
Where is Buma located?
It is at -9.40033, 26.94984 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry