Location & Surroundings
Opima is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aru, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1900 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 19 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° 57' 52" N, 30° 46' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1297 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 503 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:05
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Opima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Opima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 19.9 | 0.7 | 26 | 70 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 0.3 | 146 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 2.6 | 107 | 70 | 1,014.9 | 0.06 / 0.26 | 19 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 3.2 | 98 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 899.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.1 | 251 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 190.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.4 | 124 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 3.9 | 113 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 3.4 | 90 | 40 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 897.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.7 | 57 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 246.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 2.5 | 111 | 62 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 4.4 | 115 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 3.6 | 104 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 900.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 1.0 | 232 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 249.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Opima?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 Opima today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Opima?
Local time is 08:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Opima?
Opima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Opima?
DEM 1,297 m.
Where is Opima located?
It is at 2.96434, 30.76710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Opima in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.