Location & Surroundings
Bwela is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 390 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basoko, 79 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1090 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bumba Airport, 86 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
1° 41' 0" N, 23° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 390 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 01:37
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Bwela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 32.8 | 1.1 | 91 | 41 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 0.7 | 143 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 94 | 289.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 74 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.44 / 0.49 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 98 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 71 | 42.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 1.2 | 77 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 784.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 294 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 11 | 228.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 0.5 | 337 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 2.18 / 2.29 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 146 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 44.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.7 | 2.1 | 18 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 1.21 / 1.35 | 99 | 594.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 136 | 77 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 125.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.0 | 243 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.50 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 185 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.09 / 0.81 | 100 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.5 | 1.5 | 73 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 67 | 757.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwela?
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 Bwela today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bwela?
Local time is 01:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwela?
Bwela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwela?
DEM 390 m.
Where is Bwela located?
It is at 1.68333, 23.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.