Location & Surroundings
Zaru is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 473 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, 36 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1340 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, 29 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
2° 46' 21" N, 25° 3' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 473 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:21
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zaru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zaru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
0.50 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 | 21.3 | 0.7 | 111 | 89 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 187 | 72 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.1 | 143 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 605.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 127 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 0.15 / 0.24 | 44 | 97.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.2 | 140 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.25 / 0.50 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 169 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 56.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 0.8 | 17 | 27 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 800.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 0.8 | 118 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 197.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 0.8 | 118 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 125 | 59 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 1.9 | 26 | 34 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 507.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 99 | 64 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 275.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 0.9 | 120 | 83 | 1,009.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zaru?
Now 21.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zaru today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Zaru?
Local time is 12:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zaru?
Zaru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zaru?
DEM 473 m.
Where is Zaru located?
It is at 2.77238, 25.05202 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zaru in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.