Location & Surroundings
Bumba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 548 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 32 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 775 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 38 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° 47' 41" S, 22° 8' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 548 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:56
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.0 | 12 | 94 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 2.2 | 337 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 592.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 341 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 288.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 212 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 0.8 | 0 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 1.5 | 26 | 48 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 330.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 9 | 74 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 54 | 283.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 154 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 1.1 | 35 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 74 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.2 | 0.4 | 98 | 31 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 790.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 300 | 87 | 1,008.5 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 85 | 98.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 201 | 94 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.2 | 297 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.67 / 1.21 | 29 | 51.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bumba?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Bumba today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Bumba?
Local time is 18:56. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bumba?
Bumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bumba?
DEM 548 m.
Where is Bumba located?
It is at -5.79483, 22.14584 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.