Location & Surroundings
Gaba is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 943 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipamba, 63 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 78 km away.
Also known as: Gambo
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
8° 31' 41" S, 25° 57' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 943 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,955 p/km²
- Built-up 8.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:21
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Gaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 28.6 | 0.4 | 199 | 39 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 1.9 | 123 | 20 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 783.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 1.1 | 80 | 31 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 223.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 288 | 38 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 0.8 | 88 | 34 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 21 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 2.0 | 78 | 27 | 1,008.1 | 0.22 / 0.25 | 47 | 568.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 1.6 | 287 | 40 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 3 | 274.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 1.0 | 265 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.6 | 0.5 | 259 | 39 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.9 | 2.6 | 62 | 20 | 1,006.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 44 | 816.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.3 | 269 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.77 / 0.87 | 99 | 175.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 174 | 62 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.9 | 3.0 | 207 | 43 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 51.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaba?
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 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 Gaba today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Gaba?
Local time is 19:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gaba?
Gaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaba?
DEM 943 m.
Where is Gaba located?
It is at -8.52797, 25.95145 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.