Location & Surroundings
Biye is an island in Kavango East, Namibia, at 997 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shakawe, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Windhoek is about 685 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Shakawe Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Bije Island
Overview
Biye is island in Namibia.
It is located in Namibia.
The elevation is around 997 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Namibia
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 14' 0" S, 21° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 997 m
- Timezone Africa/Windhoek
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NAD)
- Phone Prefix +264
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:34
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 51 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Biye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 41.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 26.6 | 0.3 | 201 | 20 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 1.6 | 75 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 41.0 | 2.5 | 34 | 8 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 920.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 2.4 | 47 | 14 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 356.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.9 | 203 | 20 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 3.6 | 28 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 66.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 41.1 | 3.2 | 35 | 10 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 908.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.3 | 1.1 | 192 | 16 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 345.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 1.2 | 340 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 3.6 | 345 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 40.8 | 3.4 | 53 | 10 | 1,002.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 856.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 1.2 | 27 | 15 | 1,003.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 355.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 1.1 | 72 | 25 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biye?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 41.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 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 Biye today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in Biye?
Local time is 13:34. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biye?
Biye is a island.
What is the elevation of Biye?
DEM 997 m.
Where is Biye located?
It is at -18.23333, 21.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biye in?
It is in Namibia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry