Location & Surroundings
Bumba is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 742 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 75 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 70 km away.
Overview
Bumba is a watercourse.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 742 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 33' 43" S, 22° 17' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 742 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:37
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Bumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.45 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 | 19.9 | 1.4 | 262 | 97 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 312 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 70 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 1.6 | 192 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 1.30 / 1.49 | 97 | 694.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 2.0 | 128 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 3.22 / 4.71 | 100 | 103.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.5 | 182 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 2.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 211 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 81 | 44.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.9 | 0.8 | 102 | 31 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 835.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 210 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 99 | 162.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.7 | 1.5 | 130 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 1.29 / 1.83 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 212 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 49.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 1.8 | 19 | 34 | 1,007.6 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 29 | 676.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 225 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 1.19 / 1.21 | 98 | 279.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 1.1 | 275 | 93 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bumba?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bumba today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bumba?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bumba?
Bumba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bumba?
DEM 742 m.
Where is Bumba located?
It is at -6.56188, 22.28946 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry