Location & Surroundings
Puke is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 497 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kinshasa is 93 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Puke is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 7' 28" S, 15° 3' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 497 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:24
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Nearby
Weather in Puke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 28.5 | 2.8 | 228 | 60 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 231 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 1.52 / 1.52 | 90 | 249.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 250 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 217 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 14.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 1.0 | 267 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 794.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 261 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 15 | 213.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.7 | 240 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 1.31 / 2.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 2.2 | 242 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 20.32 / 22.50 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 1.8 | 329 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 19.15 | 100 | 62.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 2.7 | 206 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 91 | 122.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 210 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 356 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 14.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 1.1 | 311 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 1.59 / 1.61 | 45 | 337.2 | 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 Puke?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 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 Puke today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Puke?
Local time is 23:24. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Puke?
Puke is a stream.
What is the elevation of Puke?
DEM 497 m.
Where is Puke located?
It is at -5.12455, 15.06460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puke in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry