Location & Surroundings
Bwalu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 823 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, about 135 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 345 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, about 135 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° 58' 4" S, 17° 59' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 823 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 18:16
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Bwalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 23.0 | 2.2 | 234 | 78 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 146 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 4.33 / 4.33 | 95 | 654.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 175 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 2.49 | 96 | 118.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 223 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.9 | 172 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 1.5 | 65 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 691.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 356 | 69 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 74.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 16 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 2.46 / 2.57 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 0.4 | 282 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.16 | 31 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 0.6 | 306 | 43 | 1,010.3 | 1.21 / 3.36 | 97 | 733.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 5 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 98 | 158.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 207 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 3.77 / 4.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.9 | 0.1 | 145 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 2.32 / 6.56 | 100 | 14.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwalu?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 Bwalu today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bwalu?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bwalu?
Bwalu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwalu?
DEM 823 m.
Where is Bwalu located?
It is at -5.96791, 17.98411 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwalu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.