Location & Surroundings
Kalamu is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 32 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boma, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kinshasa is about 305 km to the northeast.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 51' 0" S, 13° 3' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 32 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,290 p/km²
- Built-up 44.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:12
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Kalamu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalamu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.64 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 | 28.1 | 3.9 | 259 | 66 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 235 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 251 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 70 | 17.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.0 | 2.6 | 274 | 39 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 696.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 4.0 | 257 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 312.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 164 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 6.99 / 7.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 343 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 253 | 57 | 1,011.3 | 0.03 / 0.16 | 97 | 432.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 3.0 | 262 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 250.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 254 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 34 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 1.51 / 1.55 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.8 | 204 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 99 | 318.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.0 | 2.8 | 270 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 80 | 208.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalamu?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kalamu today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kalamu?
Local time is 05:12. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kalamu?
Kalamu is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalamu?
DEM 32 m.
Where is Kalamu located?
It is at -5.85000, 13.05000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalamu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.