Location & Surroundings
Kabwe is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 660 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Kabwe is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 1' 46" S, 22° 33' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 660 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:10
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kabwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 33.2 | 0.9 | 136 | 40 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.8 | 94 | 66 | 1,008.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 33 | 142.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 310 | 96 | 1,010.5 | 1.39 / 1.52 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 95 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 1.6 | 343 | 33 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 844.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 27 | 93 | 1,008.7 | 1.47 / 1.47 | 85 | 239.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 73 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 4.13 / 5.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 4.3 | 282 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 3.36 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.0 | 1.1 | 235 | 66 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 75 | 265.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 246 | 79 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 279.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 225 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 256 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 32.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 1.9 | 82 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 1.01 / 1.06 | 100 | 501.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kabwe?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 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 06:01 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kabwe?
Local time is 02:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabwe?
Kabwe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kabwe?
DEM 660 m.
Where is Kabwe located?
It is at -6.02931, 22.55738 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry