Location & Surroundings
Buma is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dungu, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 380 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, about 120 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
3° 41' 58" S, 18° 41' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 353 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 15:32
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Buma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 122 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.0 | 1.4 | 68 | 97 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 41 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 2.41 / 2.41 | 100 | 122.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.6 | 262 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 128 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.3 | 250 | 81 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 37.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.9 | 2.1 | 251 | 42 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 562.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 192 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 301.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 251 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.2 | 257 | 92 | 1,014.8 | 2.58 / 2.83 | 100 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 0.7 | 282 | 67 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 32 | 516.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 349 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 5.58 / 7.19 | 100 | 234.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 172 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.0 | 241 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 20.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buma?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 122 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 05:21 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Buma?
Local time is 15:32. 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 353 m.
Where is Buma located?
It is at -3.69944, 18.68677 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.