Location & Surroundings
Penzele is a settlement in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolenge, 31 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 555 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbandaka Airport, 35 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° 16' 55" S, 18° 13' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 319 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 820 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:09
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Penzele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penzele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 23.4 | 1.2 | 116 | 94 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 1.1 | 320 | 65 | 1,008.9 | 2.48 / 2.48 | 92 | 744.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.0 | 349 | 77 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 91 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 239 | 88 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.1 | 4 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 23 | 33.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 1.1 | 353 | 48 | 1,007.7 | 0.14 / 0.20 | 90 | 729.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 0.4 | 33 | 77 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 10 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 331 | 93 | 1,009.3 | 0.40 / 0.56 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.4 | 1.0 | 267 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.89 / 1.44 | 100 | 31.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 1.2 | 299 | 84 | 1,008.3 | 3.61 / 5.05 | 99 | 780.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 2.4 | 228 | 97 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 4.95 | 100 | 210.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 222 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 0.5 | 100 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 3.55 / 3.55 | 100 | 10.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Penzele?
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Penzele today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Penzele?
Local time is 13:09. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Penzele?
Penzele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Penzele?
DEM 319 m.
Where is Penzele located?
It is at -0.28193, 18.22766 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penzele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.