Location & Surroundings
Kabue is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 710 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 34 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Kabwe
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° 12' 11" S, 22° 22' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 710 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,837 p/km²
- Built-up 13.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:20
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kabue
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabue, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.9 | 1.6 | 295 | 87 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 3.0 | 301 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 536.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.0 | 296 | 74 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 100 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 286 | 96 | 1,011.3 | 3.67 / 3.74 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.2 | 316 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 42.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 3.3 | 5 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.24 / 0.26 | 83 | 665.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 196 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 5.77 / 6.02 | 100 | 180.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 234 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 5.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.1 | 302 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 97 | 33.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 1.7 | 34 | 40 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 713.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.9 | 180 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 1.65 / 1.68 | 66 | 220.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 177 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.02 / 1.70 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 0.4 | 1 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 30.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kabue?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Kabue today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kabue?
Local time is 14:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabue?
Kabue is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kabue?
DEM 710 m.
Where is Kabue located?
It is at -6.20308, 22.37420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabue in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.