Location & Surroundings
Van is a stream in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kutu, 57 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 380 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioki Airport, about 100 km away.
Overview
Van is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 4' 54" S, 18° 30' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 319 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 18:00
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Van
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Van, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
49 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.1 | 0.6 | 214 | 88 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 0.9 | 105 | 46 | 1,012.0 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 79 | 738.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 154 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 11 | 116.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 87 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.61 / 0.86 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.4 | 139 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 9 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 1.1 | 339 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 818.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 208 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 0.39 / 0.40 | 66 | 139.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 200 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.2 | 200 | 92 | 1,015.5 | 1.89 / 1.93 | 30 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.4 | 1.6 | 235 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 756.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 307 | 84 | 1,010.1 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 221 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 2.45 / 3.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.2 | 214 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 1.73 / 4.88 | 96 | 9.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Van?
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 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 Van today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Van?
Local time is 18:00. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Van?
Van is a stream.
What is the elevation of Van?
DEM 319 m.
Where is Van located?
It is at -3.08156, 18.51251 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Van in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry