Location & Surroundings
Gafava is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 729 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yambio, 57 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1700 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yambio Airport, 60 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° 11' 6" N, 28° 3' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 729 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 23:06
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Weather in Gafava
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafava, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 27.7 | 2.0 | 330 | 28 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 312 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 235.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 202 | 59 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.0 | 259 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 71.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 1.7 | 15 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 841.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 70 | 47 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 259.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 1.1 | 219 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 208 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 67.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.8 | 0.6 | 336 | 30 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 794.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.0 | 120 | 56 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 205 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 190 | 72 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 0.1 | 195 | 41 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 435.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafava?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 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 Gafava today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Gafava?
Local time is 23:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gafava?
Gafava is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gafava?
DEM 729 m.
Where is Gafava located?
It is at 4.18500, 28.05054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafava in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.