Location & Surroundings
Pensa is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moanda, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 365 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kitona Base, 5 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
5° 54' 47" S, 12° 24' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Pensa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pensa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 25.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 25.0 | 1.6 | 238 | 90 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 169 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 5.3 | 294 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 5.26 / 5.33 | 100 | 431.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 240 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.8 | 205 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 189 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 3.9 | 234 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 488.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 4.4 | 216 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.07 / 0.11 | 8 | 314.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.0 | 2.4 | 218 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 198 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.15 / 0.17 | 100 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 4.0 | 253 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 71 | 479.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 3.1 | 251 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 78 | 283.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 2.7 | 247 | 82 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pensa?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 25.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 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 Pensa today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Pensa?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pensa?
Pensa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pensa?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Pensa located?
It is at -5.91293, 12.40219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pensa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.