Location & Surroundings
Kabalu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 630 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 38 km away.
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° 38' 33" S, 20° 30' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 647 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:30
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kabalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 22.1 | 2.0 | 286 | 95 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 2.1 | 44 | 36 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 766.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 0.7 | 351 | 66 | 1,008.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 98 | 344.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 270 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.63 / 0.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.6 | 4 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.3 | 2.6 | 347 | 36 | 1,007.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 835.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 138 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 3.28 / 3.32 | 100 | 174.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 290 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 2.9 | 310 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.17 | 57 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 1.0 | 325 | 43 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 729.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 322 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 52 | 161.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 152 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 2.49 / 2.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 0.9 | 224 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 7.43 / 10.00 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kabalu?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 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 Kabalu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kabalu?
Local time is 14:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabalu?
Kabalu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kabalu?
DEM 647 m.
Where is Kabalu located?
It is at -6.64243, 20.51357 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabalu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.