Location & Surroundings
Fwamba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 838 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 55 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 870 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 67 km away.
Also known as: Fwambi · Kasongo Fwamba
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
6° 19' 55" S, 22° 53' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 838 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 667 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:13
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fwamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fwamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.54 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 | 24.3 | 1.4 | 358 | 56 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 2.1 | 301 | 49 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 2.2 | 341 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 616.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 0.9 | 47 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 63 | 100.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.8 | 219 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.51 / 0.54 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 6 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.29 / 0.83 | 11 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.1 | 0.5 | 347 | 24 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 98 | 790.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 273 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 1.51 / 1.60 | 85 | 61.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 1.8 | 278 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.67 / 2.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 252 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.7 | 1.9 | 100 | 25 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 830.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 3.9 | 350 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 2.51 / 2.51 | 100 | 180.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.0 | 2.2 | 313 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fwamba?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fwamba today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Fwamba?
Local time is 10:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Fwamba?
Fwamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fwamba?
DEM 838 m.
Where is Fwamba located?
It is at -6.33185, 22.88821 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fwamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.