Location & Surroundings
Biekumbu is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 473 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lodja, 79 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 940 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lodja Airport, 77 km away.
Also known as: Bigaumbu
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° 49' 0" S, 23° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 473 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 02:41
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Biekumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biekumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 321 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 24.4 | 0.5 | 44 | 75 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 359 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 2.11 / 2.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 62 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 4.50 / 6.60 | 100 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 2.0 | 10 | 65 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 321.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.8 | 63 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 200.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 3 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 333 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 55.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 0.6 | 54 | 49 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 662.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 1.2 | 174 | 80 | 1,010.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 89 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 191 | 96 | 1,011.2 | 0.91 / 1.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 2 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 94 | 30.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 2.5 | 340 | 45 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 47 | 694.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 0.7 | 228 | 97 | 1,010.7 | 6.56 / 6.58 | 100 | 158.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biekumbu?
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 321 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 Biekumbu today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Biekumbu?
Local time is 02:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biekumbu?
Biekumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biekumbu?
DEM 473 m.
Where is Biekumbu located?
It is at -2.81667, 23.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biekumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.