Location & Surroundings
Kalimbu is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 596 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabalo, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1280 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 28 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
5° 53' 4" S, 26° 45' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 596 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,307 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:08
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kalimbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalimbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 23.1 | 1.4 | 349 | 79 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 306 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 100 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 4.2 | 2 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.20 / 1.10 | 83 | 621.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 208 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 6.75 / 7.85 | 100 | 186.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 2.7 | 323 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.4 | 301 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 1.9 | 15 | 44 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 581.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 321 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 5 | 268.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 1.3 | 8 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.18 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 1.7 | 333 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 2.8 | 119 | 39 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 786.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.5 | 329 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 3.17 / 3.17 | 78 | 132.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 317 | 96 | 1,010.7 | 0.64 / 3.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalimbu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kalimbu today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kalimbu?
Local time is 09:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalimbu?
Kalimbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalimbu?
DEM 596 m.
Where is Kalimbu located?
It is at -5.88439, 26.75485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalimbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.