Location & Surroundings
Balembwe is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 91 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 995 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusambo Airport, 99 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
5° 1' 6" S, 24° 16' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 653 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 02:09
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Balembwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balembwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,006.2 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 36.1 | 2.0 | 60 | 32 | 1,006.2 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.2 | 122 | 68 | 1,008.3 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 41 | 162.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 329 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.19 / 0.47 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 0.3 | 294 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 73 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.8 | 0.9 | 31 | 33 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 683.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 262 | 95 | 1,008.4 | 3.72 / 3.72 | 98 | 194.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 105 | 98 | 1,010.0 | 0.65 / 4.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 296 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 3.97 | 71 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.2 | 2.5 | 303 | 42 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 776.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 235 | 79 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 82 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.9 | 259 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 2.57 / 2.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.8 | 343 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 100 | 12.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.2 | 2.3 | 248 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 294.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balembwe?
Now 36.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Balembwe today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Balembwe?
Local time is 02:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balembwe?
Balembwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balembwe?
DEM 653 m.
Where is Balembwe located?
It is at -5.01822, 24.26729 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balembwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.