Location & Surroundings
Bembele is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 641 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 405 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 23 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° 50' 3" S, 18° 55' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 641 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 222 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:34
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bembele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bembele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.25 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 | 19.3 | 1.0 | 199 | 99 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 150 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 1.4 | 43 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 542.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 84 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 92 | 102.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.8 | 231 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 169 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 1.9 | 320 | 42 | 1,009.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 79 | 807.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 41 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 1.26 / 1.32 | 14 | 172.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 0.4 | 291 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.1 | 8 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 2.23 / 2.72 | 97 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.4 | 190 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 6.77 / 9.49 | 97 | 211.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 167 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 2.56 | 86 | 176.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.4 | 0.4 | 150 | 99 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bembele?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bembele today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Bembele?
Local time is 12:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bembele?
Bembele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bembele?
DEM 641 m.
Where is Bembele located?
It is at -4.83427, 18.92364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bembele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.