Location & Surroundings
Gombela is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,074 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubumbashi, about 105 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1550 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 96 km away.
Also known as: Lumbele
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
10° 46' 11" S, 27° 47' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1074 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,085 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:49
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Gombela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gombela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 813 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.5 | 0.7 | 198 | 31 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 2.0 | 84 | 44 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 4.3 | 106 | 36 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 1.5 | 141 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 812.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 1.5 | 55 | 29 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 220.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 58 | 40 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.9 | 87 | 33 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.1 | 2.0 | 123 | 15 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 868.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.1 | 0.7 | 78 | 22 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 281.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 76 | 30 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 4.4 | 84 | 28 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.8 | 2.1 | 131 | 12 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 875.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 0.7 | 40 | 19 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 304.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gombela?
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 813 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 Gombela today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Gombela?
Local time is 06:49. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gombela?
Gombela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gombela?
DEM 1,074 m.
Where is Gombela located?
It is at -10.76978, 27.78783 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gombela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.