Location & Surroundings
Poka is an anabranch in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 386 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisangani, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1225 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kisangani Bangoka International Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type anabranch (STMA)
- a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 28' 44" N, 25° 13' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 386 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:40
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Poka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 34.1 | 0.8 | 97 | 38 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 24 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 66.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 106 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 76 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.02 / 0.11 | 89 | 58.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 1.0 | 254 | 33 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 754.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 9 | 86 | 1,009.9 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 32 | 165.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 336 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 2.06 / 2.70 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 184 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.08 / 2.78 | 93 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.2 | 1.8 | 217 | 47 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 561.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 157 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 1.31 / 1.31 | 100 | 278.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 176 | 96 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 201 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 2.11 / 2.18 | 100 | 56.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.2 | 1.1 | 313 | 46 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 570.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poka?
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 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 Poka today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Poka?
Local time is 22:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Poka?
Poka is a anabranch.
What is the elevation of Poka?
DEM 386 m.
Where is Poka located?
It is at 0.47889, 25.22750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.