Location & Surroundings
Bwaya is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 497 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 22 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 675 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 21 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
4° 47' 3" S, 21° 22' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 497 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 12:00
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bwaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
29 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.0 | 0.3 | 272 | 99 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.8 | 335 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 16 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 2.3 | 23 | 44 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 747.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 325 | 97 | 1,011.0 | 5.98 / 6.05 | 100 | 104.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.2 | 325 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 352 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 1.6 | 347 | 43 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 704.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 47 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 61 | 194.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 0.6 | 348 | 92 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.4 | 330 | 77 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 48.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 1.3 | 353 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 700.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 0.1 | 289 | 69 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.7 | 0.6 | 164 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwaya?
Now 21.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 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 06:11 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bwaya?
Local time is 12:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwaya?
Bwaya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwaya?
DEM 497 m.
Where is Bwaya located?
It is at -4.78428, 21.37681 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwaya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.