Location & Surroundings
Bidimba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 550 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 675 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 68 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
5° 24' 30" S, 21° 17' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 550 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 960 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:10
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bidimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bidimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 34.8 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
5.44 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 | 26.0 | 0.8 | 92 | 65 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 122 | 84 | 1,011.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 313 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 1.40 / 1.54 | 5 | 45.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.8 | 0.7 | 204 | 38 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 90 | 795.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.4 | 189 | 96 | 1,010.8 | 5.24 / 5.44 | 100 | 189.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 268 | 97 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 217 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 1.5 | 315 | 59 | 1,009.0 | 1.39 / 1.91 | 100 | 592.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 1.1 | 343 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 91 | 324.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 320 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 0.64 / 1.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.4 | 290 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 1.3 | 291 | 50 | 1,009.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 99 | 484.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 1.1 | 344 | 83 | 1,010.1 | 0.04 / 0.16 | 48 | 199.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bidimba?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 34.8 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bidimba today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bidimba?
Local time is 03:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bidimba?
Bidimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bidimba?
DEM 550 m.
Where is Bidimba located?
It is at -5.40847, 21.29244 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bidimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.