Location & Surroundings
Balumu is a settlement in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masina, 65 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 70 km to the west. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 60 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
4° 6' 31" S, 15° 54' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 647 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 64 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:24
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Balumu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balumu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
73 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 21.1 | 1.0 | 242 | 94 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 228 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 86 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 0.4 | 333 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 1.11 / 1.61 | 99 | 610.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 36 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 1.77 / 3.38 | 100 | 261.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 0.8 | 210 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.5 | 235 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 1.05 / 1.08 | 99 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 1.2 | 271 | 64 | 1,009.0 | 1.37 / 2.44 | 92 | 742.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 310 | 93 | 1,010.3 | 9.71 / 12.15 | 83 | 249.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 1.7 | 238 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 226 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 0.8 | 255 | 67 | 1,009.6 | 4.70 / 4.70 | 99 | 759.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 277 | 90 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 3.24 | 17 | 296.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 2.2 | 241 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balumu?
Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Balumu today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Balumu?
Local time is 12:24. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balumu?
Balumu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balumu?
DEM 647 m.
Where is Balumu located?
It is at -4.10868, 15.90455 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balumu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.