Location & Surroundings
Buma is a settlement in Sud-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 366 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Betou, 41 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 885 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Betou Airport, 41 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
2° 48' 59" N, 18° 47' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 366 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 12 h 4 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 overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.18 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 | 0.4 | 313 | 87 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 255 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 265 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 0.5 | 29 | 39 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 785.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.4 | 173 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 100 | 176.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 131 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 180 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 93 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.9 | 1.3 | 196 | 40 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 585.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.5 | 1.0 | 149 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 314.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 185 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 201 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 1.3 | 147 | 39 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 773.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.4 | 1.7 | 142 | 80 | 1,009.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 30 | 219.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buma?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buma today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Buma?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buma?
Buma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buma?
DEM 366 m.
Where is Buma located?
It is at 2.81647, 18.79420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.