Location & Surroundings
Mbika is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 314 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bandundu Province, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 255 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, 20 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° 28' 11" S, 17° 27' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 314 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:20
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.6 | 2.0 | 273 | 83 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.3 | 3.2 | 327 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 635.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 350 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.76 / 0.86 | 100 | 186.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 2.2 | 352 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.6 | 313 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 3.5 | 139 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 12.79 / 12.80 | 100 | 223.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 254 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 3.42 | 100 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 166 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 264 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 267 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 718.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 317 | 70 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 348.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 299 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 2.9 | 247 | 78 | 1,014.1 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 21 | 27.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbika?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Mbika today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mbika?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbika?
Mbika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbika?
DEM 314 m.
Where is Mbika located?
It is at -3.46967, 17.46041 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.