Location & Surroundings
Gaya is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 652 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakwa, about 155 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1485 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, about 165 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
3° 26' 0" N, 26° 10' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 652 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 22:35
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Weather in Gaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 28.9 | 1.5 | 175 | 51 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 145 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 55 | 190.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 0.4 | 145 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 176 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 52.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 1.3 | 83 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 573.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 81 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 14.30 / 14.30 | 100 | 106.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.6 | 116 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 135 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 70 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 1.2 | 39 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 703.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.5 | 327 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 14.10 / 14.10 | 85 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 115 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 22 | 82 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 56.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.5 | 1.9 | 83 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 610.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaya?
Now 28.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 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 Gaya today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gaya?
Local time is 22:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gaya?
Gaya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaya?
DEM 652 m.
Where is Gaya located?
It is at 3.43333, 26.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.