Location & Surroundings
Kabwe is a mission in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 691 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 32 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Kabwa
Basic Data
- Type mission (MSSN)
- a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 10' 52" S, 22° 23' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 691 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,930 p/km²
- Built-up 8.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kabwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 754 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
2.62 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 | 20.1 | 1.3 | 284 | 95 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 298 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 96 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 1.2 | 350 | 40 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 753.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 2.3 | 163 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.91 / 1.05 | 100 | 94.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.3 | 197 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 1.57 / 2.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 216 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 73 | 41.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.4 | 1.1 | 35 | 31 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 847.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 154 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 1.40 / 1.41 | 99 | 118.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 1.2 | 135 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.5 | 306 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 1.2 | 189 | 34 | 1,007.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 71 | 715.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 287 | 78 | 1,009.8 | 1.34 / 1.35 | 100 | 161.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.4 | 253 | 91 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kabwe?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 754 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kabwe today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kabwe?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabwe?
Kabwe is a mission.
What is the elevation of Kabwe?
DEM 691 m.
Where is Kabwe located?
It is at -6.18120, 22.39611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.