Location & Surroundings
Longa is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 426 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, 13 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
2° 50' 41" N, 24° 40' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 426 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 283 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:10
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Longa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Longa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 32.5 | 1.0 | 82 | 39 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 0.6 | 82 | 63 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 220.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 86 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 0.9 | 77 | 57 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 55.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 0.9 | 98 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 752.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 51 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 139 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.1 | 161 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 21.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.1 | 1.3 | 85 | 39 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 530.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 118 | 79 | 1,009.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 99 | 276.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.3 | 259 | 86 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 146 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.4 | 0.7 | 292 | 33 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 712.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Longa?
Now 32.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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 Longa today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Longa?
Local time is 23:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Longa?
Longa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Longa?
DEM 426 m.
Where is Longa located?
It is at 2.84472, 24.67758 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Longa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.