Location & Surroundings
Bulumbu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 23 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 420 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 26 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° 2' 5" S, 19° 1' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 538 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:51
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bulumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.1 | 0.7 | 144 | 90 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 351 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 370.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 59 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 110.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 222 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.62 / 0.69 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 0.8 | 191 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 0.6 | 311 | 37 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 836.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 331 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 52 | 237.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 332 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.34 / 0.56 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 0.8 | 338 | 88 | 1,015.6 | 0.51 / 1.07 | 51 | 37.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 0.8 | 74 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 7.10 / 8.16 | 100 | 529.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 240 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 98 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 233 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.0 | 331 | 97 | 1,017.1 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulumbu?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 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 Bulumbu today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Bulumbu?
Local time is 14:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bulumbu?
Bulumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bulumbu?
DEM 538 m.
Where is Bulumbu located?
It is at -5.03482, 19.02115 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.