Location & Surroundings
Sokobatu is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 685 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalima, about 100 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, about 145 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
4° 35' 0" S, 28° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 685 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:28
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sokobatu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokobatu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 271 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 23.8 | 0.9 | 344 | 85 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 196 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 6.49 / 6.49 | 76 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 289 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 344 | 89 | 1,014.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 97 | 8.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.8 | 236 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 270.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 0.1 | 110 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 6 | 250.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.4 | 107 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 0.4 | 28 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 67.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.9 | 1.6 | 141 | 35 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 714.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 353 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 1.52 / 1.52 | 100 | 207.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 67 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 12 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 81 | 77.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.6 | 1.1 | 323 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 74 | 663.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokobatu?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 271 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 Sokobatu today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Sokobatu?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sokobatu?
Sokobatu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokobatu?
DEM 685 m.
Where is Sokobatu located?
It is at -4.58333, 28.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokobatu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.