Location & Surroundings
Bushongo is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 690 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 27 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 485 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 23 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
5° 12' 37" S, 19° 36' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 690 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 331 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:03
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Bushongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bushongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.8 | 0.5 | 59 | 75 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 345 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 95 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 1.2 | 74 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 805.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.3 | 33 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 13 | 191.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 288 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 37 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 93 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 3.47 / 3.47 | 85 | 696.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 2.1 | 134 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 42 | 102.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 212 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 196 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 53 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 1.0 | 280 | 40 | 1,008.8 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 79 | 784.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.6 | 299 | 86 | 1,010.4 | 1.56 / 1.60 | 78 | 129.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bushongo?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 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 Bushongo today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Bushongo?
Local time is 03:03. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bushongo?
Bushongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bushongo?
DEM 690 m.
Where is Bushongo located?
It is at -5.21038, 19.61514 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bushongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.