Location & Surroundings
Gombe is a stream in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 28 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 640 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Gombe is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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° 36' 20" S, 20° 38' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 531 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 36 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:07
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Gombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 35.5 | 1.3 | 51 | 33 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 166 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 16 | 259.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 210 | 81 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 0.1 | 223 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 8 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.2 | 0.3 | 351 | 30 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 840.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 2.4 | 352 | 62 | 1,009.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 39 | 216.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 329 | 80 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.2 | 359 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 1.90 / 1.97 | 98 | 20.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.7 | 2.4 | 319 | 38 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 715.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 33 | 84 | 1,008.9 | 1.43 / 1.43 | 55 | 183.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 354 | 95 | 1,010.5 | 2.33 / 3.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 338 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 100 | 11.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.1 | 2.5 | 306 | 57 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 85 | 345.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gombe?
Now 35.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gombe?
Local time is 01:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gombe?
Gombe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Gombe?
DEM 531 m.
Where is Gombe located?
It is at -6.60552, 20.63640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry