Location & Surroundings
Basilumbu is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, about 120 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Punia Airport, 77 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
1° 51' 0" S, 25° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 488 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 01:15
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basilumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basilumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 34.2 | 0.3 | 175 | 36 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.2 | 92 | 65 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 262.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 140 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 34 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 3.82 / 4.42 | 100 | 45.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 0.2 | 321 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 748.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 5 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 89 | 217.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.5 | 103 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 5.59 / 5.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 42 | 94 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 3.65 | 84 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.5 | 2.1 | 300 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 731.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 248 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.45 / 0.51 | 64 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 112 | 100 | 1,013.8 | 23.84 / 24.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 112 | 100 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 23.30 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 0.8 | 260 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 2.11 | 100 | 104.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basilumbu?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 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 Basilumbu today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Basilumbu?
Local time is 01:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basilumbu?
Basilumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basilumbu?
DEM 488 m.
Where is Basilumbu located?
It is at -1.85000, 25.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basilumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.