Location & Surroundings
Pwangwe is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isiro, about 160 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1475 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, about 160 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
3° 12' 40" N, 26° 13' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 661 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 75 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:10
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pwangwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pwangwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 20.5 | 0.3 | 167 | 93 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 161 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 65.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.4 | 2.3 | 86 | 27 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 854.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 0.9 | 146 | 65 | 1,008.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 99 | 106.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.8 | 321 | 76 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.2 | 202 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 59.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.1 | 1.8 | 64 | 23 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 853.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 217 | 64 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 138.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 1.2 | 170 | 81 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.9 | 223 | 62 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 1.2 | 231 | 35 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 750.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 199 | 92 | 1,009.1 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 99 | 106.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 2.2 | 210 | 97 | 1,010.5 | 0.14 / 0.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pwangwe?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 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 Pwangwe today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Pwangwe?
Local time is 09:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Pwangwe?
Pwangwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pwangwe?
DEM 661 m.
Where is Pwangwe located?
It is at 3.21111, 26.21978 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pwangwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.