Location & Surroundings
Basombo is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 521 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, about 185 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Punia Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Bosombo
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° 20' 0" S, 26° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 521 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:16
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Basombo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 31.8 | 0.2 | 95 | 45 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 59 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 5 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 89 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 107 | 84 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 27.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 1.4 | 171 | 58 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 585.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 0.2 | 192 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 144.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 133 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 2.32 / 2.32 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 146 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 100 | 26.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 1.0 | 144 | 61 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 418.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 77 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 125.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 113 | 90 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 79 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 100 | 38.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 1.3 | 198 | 78 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 179.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basombo?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 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 Basombo today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Basombo?
Local time is 02:16. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basombo?
Basombo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basombo?
DEM 521 m.
Where is Basombo located?
It is at -1.33333, 26.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basombo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.