Location & Surroundings
Kabwe is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 40 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 835 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Kabwa
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
5° 41' 15" S, 22° 42' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 653 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,393 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:01
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kabwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 33.6 | 1.5 | 66 | 35 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 111 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 16 | 336.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 192 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.97 / 0.98 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 0.5 | 257 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 3.66 / 4.64 | 93 | 16.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 1.8 | 232 | 38 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 629.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 186 | 80 | 1,010.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 8 | 220.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 252 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 2.22 / 2.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 15 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 3.08 / 5.75 | 87 | 11.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.5 | 2.0 | 355 | 48 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 75 | 645.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 351 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 261.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 303 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 275 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 83 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.6 | 1.0 | 295 | 40 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 719.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kabwe?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Kabwe today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kabwe?
Local time is 01:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabwe?
Kabwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kabwe?
DEM 653 m.
Where is Kabwe located?
It is at -5.68763, 22.70803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.