Location & Surroundings
Kafakumba is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 986 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 99 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1105 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Airport, about 170 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
9° 40' 35" S, 23° 45' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 986 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,578 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:05
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kafakumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kafakumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 33.1 | 0.9 | 39 | 25 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 1.5 | 25 | 39 | 1,010.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 88 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 244 | 50 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 0.7 | 14 | 45 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 31.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 1.1 | 82 | 20 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 728.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.1 | 26 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 0.5 | 250 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 1.1 | 321 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 1.01 / 1.07 | 9 | 39.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.0 | 2.0 | 27 | 37 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 99 | 588.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 82 | 56 | 1,012.0 | 1.67 / 1.88 | 87 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 314 | 63 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 211 | 52 | 1,013.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 26 | 36.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.9 | 1.0 | 164 | 22 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 766.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kafakumba?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Kafakumba today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kafakumba?
Local time is 21:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kafakumba?
Kafakumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kafakumba?
DEM 986 m.
Where is Kafakumba located?
It is at -9.67651, 23.75887 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kafakumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.