Location & Surroundings
Bambu is a settlement in Nord-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 411 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gbadolite, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gbadolite Airport, 7 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° 17' 53" N, 21° 1' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 411 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 541 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:37
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Weather in Bambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 23.0 | 0.6 | 126 | 88 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.4 | 2.1 | 48 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 794.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 63 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 258.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 139 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.7 | 88 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 34.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 2.8 | 44 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 620.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 4.9 | 13 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 23 | 195.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 152 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 0.7 | 44 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 38.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.3 | 2.9 | 68 | 30 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 804.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 93 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 323.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.4 | 203 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 2.4 | 214 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 31.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bambu?
Now 23.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 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 Bambu today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Bambu?
Local time is 18:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bambu?
Bambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bambu?
DEM 411 m.
Where is Bambu located?
It is at 4.29807, 21.02220 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bambu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.