Location & Surroundings
Kafumbu is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 19 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 975 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 22 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
6° 43' 23" S, 23° 47' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 692 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,996 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:13
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kafumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kafumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 29.1 | 0.6 | 190 | 33 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 2.0 | 340 | 37 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 3.5 | 43 | 20 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 788.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 1.8 | 27 | 33 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 314.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 2.8 | 315 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 323 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 39.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.8 | 1.9 | 14 | 23 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 829.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 1.5 | 57 | 42 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 223.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.1 | 3.4 | 324 | 49 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 3.0 | 289 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.9 | 2.2 | 14 | 24 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 830.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 1.2 | 267 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 215.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 2.9 | 317 | 53 | 1,009.8 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kafumbu?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 789 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 Kafumbu today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kafumbu?
Local time is 12:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kafumbu?
Kafumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kafumbu?
DEM 692 m.
Where is Kafumbu located?
It is at -6.72297, 23.78350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kafumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.