Location & Surroundings
Buma is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 483 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basoko, 80 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1035 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bumba Airport, about 140 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
1° 1' 0" N, 22° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 483 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 00:57
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 34.8 | 1.3 | 69 | 33 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 104 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 268.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 39 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 60 | 79 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 51.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 1.2 | 80 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 730.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 290 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 21 | 157.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 10 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 73 | 78 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.7 | 1.7 | 14 | 49 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 149 | 99 | 1,011.0 | 5.13 / 5.13 | 100 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 231 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 2.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 181 | 97 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 2.9 | 166 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 100 | 610.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buma?
Now 34.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 06:08 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Buma?
Local time is 00:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buma?
Buma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buma?
DEM 483 m.
Where is Buma located?
It is at 1.01667, 22.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.