Location & Surroundings
Basumbu is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 572 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, about 110 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1290 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kinkungwa Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Basumba · Busumu
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
2° 31' 53" S, 26° 47' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 572 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 15:21
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Basumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 21.7 | 0.7 | 117 | 93 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.0 | 222 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 29 | 463.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 135 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.73 / 0.77 | 66 | 243.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 124 | 99 | 1,011.7 | 1.19 / 1.96 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.5 | 134 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 1.2 | 266 | 45 | 1,008.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 77 | 604.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 196 | 94 | 1,010.1 | 3.02 / 3.05 | 95 | 171.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 116 | 98 | 1,010.2 | 1.38 / 4.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 1.3 | 131 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 97 | 24.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 159 | 96 | 1,010.6 | 1.05 / 1.77 | 100 | 149.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 139 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 91 | 47.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.3 | 40 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.4 | 0.4 | 140 | 100 | 1,015.4 | 1.40 / 1.42 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basumbu?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 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 Basumbu today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Basumbu?
Local time is 15:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basumbu?
Basumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basumbu?
DEM 572 m.
Where is Basumbu located?
It is at -2.53133, 26.79821 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.