Location & Surroundings
Bwaya is an intermittent stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 873 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fungurume, about 135 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1450 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, about 130 km away.
Overview
Bwaya is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 873 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 47' 57" S, 27° 15' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 873 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 08:06
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Bwaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 28.2 | 0.4 | 60 | 23 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 334 | 36 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 0.5 | 183 | 32 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.0 | 2.9 | 343 | 18 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 716.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 2.0 | 37 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 160.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 25 | 41 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 302 | 30 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.8 | 0.1 | 145 | 15 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 871.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 1.1 | 347 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 96 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 71 | 42 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 0.9 | 345 | 38 | 1,012.1 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 38 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 2.1 | 141 | 31 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 703.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 3.1 | 351 | 54 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 79 | 82.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwaya?
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 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 Bwaya today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Bwaya?
Local time is 08:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwaya?
Bwaya is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Bwaya?
DEM 873 m.
Where is Bwaya located?
It is at -9.79919, 27.25029 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwaya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry