Location & Surroundings
Gombe is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 556 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 37 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 100 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Congo-Lutète · Lutete · Gombe-Lutete
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
4° 58' 41" S, 14° 40' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 556 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 345 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:29
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.2 | 3.9 | 237 | 65 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 2.9 | 234 | 70 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.9 | 1.6 | 284 | 30 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 768.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 1.5 | 258 | 35 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 271.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 4.1 | 236 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 3.4 | 234 | 66 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 3.6 | 250 | 32 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 767.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 3.7 | 241 | 35 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 296.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 4.5 | 236 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 3.6 | 236 | 63 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 3.5 | 258 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 758.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 3.1 | 229 | 27 | 1,010.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 5 | 311.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 4.0 | 238 | 51 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 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 Gombe?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 769 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 Gombe today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gombe?
Local time is 08:29. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gombe?
Gombe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gombe?
DEM 556 m.
Where is Gombe located?
It is at -4.97798, 14.68038 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.