Location & Surroundings
Buna is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 309 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dungu, 37 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 415 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioki Airport, about 150 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° 17' 35" S, 18° 54' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 309 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 118 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:51
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 22.5 | 0.4 | 199 | 92 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 1.0 | 12 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 3.26 / 3.26 | 75 | 761.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 201 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 49 | 267.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 67 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.2 | 147 | 89 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 37 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.2 | 0.9 | 1 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 99 | 792.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 213 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 181 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.10 / 0.18 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 1.2 | 193 | 90 | 1,015.6 | 1.52 / 1.70 | 83 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.2 | 0.8 | 296 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 771.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 0.2 | 224 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 82 | 114.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 229 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 5.96 / 6.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.1 | 217 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 84 | 14.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buna?
Now 22.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 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 Buna today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Buna?
Local time is 17:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buna?
Buna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buna?
DEM 309 m.
Where is Buna located?
It is at -3.29302, 18.90890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buna in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.