Location & Surroundings
Loama is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 546 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, 63 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1350 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega 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
3° 21' 14" N, 24° 42' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 546 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:13
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Loama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,007.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 35.6 | 1.5 | 102 | 33 | 1,007.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 316 | 84 | 1,009.2 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 80 | 135.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 88 | 89 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 148 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 1.9 | 103 | 26 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 838.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 14 | 72 | 1,008.3 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 88 | 101.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 37 | 87 | 1,008.6 | 0.09 / 0.44 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 182 | 64 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 57.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.4 | 0.9 | 129 | 25 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 842.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 284 | 73 | 1,007.2 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 29 | 105.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 247 | 87 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 201 | 68 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 56.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.3 | 1.8 | 234 | 41 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 706.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loama?
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Loama today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Loama?
Local time is 02:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loama?
Loama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Loama?
DEM 546 m.
Where is Loama located?
It is at 3.35393, 24.71153 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loama in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.