Location & Surroundings
Buma is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 697 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loutete, 19 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 170 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mouyondzi 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
4° 27' 39" S, 13° 47' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 697 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 191 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:02
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.3 | 2.5 | 264 | 64 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 268 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 2.4 | 271 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 766.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 4.1 | 211 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 419.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.3 | 247 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 2.4 | 233 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 2.7 | 270 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 690.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 3.2 | 253 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 301.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 2.6 | 249 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.9 | 227 | 79 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 9.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.7 | 3.2 | 245 | 39 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 728.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 4.9 | 236 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 385.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 2.4 | 248 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 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 Buma?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 05:55 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Buma?
Local time is 11:02. 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 697 m.
Where is Buma located?
It is at -4.46080, 13.79167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.