Location & Surroundings
Obokote is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babamba, about 175 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1275 km to the west. The nearest airport is Punia 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
0° 50' 1" S, 26° 16' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,993 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:58
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Obokote
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obokote, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 3.2 mm. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.18 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 | 21.1 | 0.2 | 270 | 91 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 8 | 99 | 1,010.4 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 28 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 1.4 | 295 | 56 | 1,008.5 | 0.64 / 0.90 | 80 | 662.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.2 | 344 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 2.29 / 3.18 | 100 | 137.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 320 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 1.26 / 4.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.5 | 328 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 0.4 | 184 | 66 | 1,009.0 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 448.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.8 | 292 | 98 | 1,011.4 | 3.21 / 4.00 | 100 | 137.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.4 | 39 | 100 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 359 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 66 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 0.3 | 305 | 79 | 1,010.3 | 2.55 / 3.44 | 88 | 787.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 278 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 3.39 | 89 | 233.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obokote?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 3.2 mm. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Obokote today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Obokote?
Local time is 06:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Obokote?
Obokote is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Obokote?
DEM 509 m.
Where is Obokote located?
It is at -0.83372, 26.27048 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obokote in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.