Location & Surroundings
Wau is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 675 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakwa, 66 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1575 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, about 110 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° 39' 30" N, 27° 2' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 675 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 09:32
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Wau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 20.1 | 0.1 | 194 | 94 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.2 | 166 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 93 | 52.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 1.2 | 58 | 48 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 92 | 633.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 188 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.27 / 0.29 | 26 | 256.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 0.3 | 294 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 0.8 | 81 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 1.2 | 23 | 36 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 775.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 225 | 68 | 1,008.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 94 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.1 | 254 | 86 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 237 | 70 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 3.1 | 245 | 73 | 1,008.4 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 88 | 636.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 218 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 2.31 / 2.70 | 97 | 199.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 2.5 | 228 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wau?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Wau today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Wau?
Local time is 09:32. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Wau?
Wau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wau?
DEM 675 m.
Where is Wau located?
It is at 3.65840, 27.03595 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wau in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.