Location & Surroundings
Kalombela is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 664 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 44 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 770 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 49 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° 1' 24" S, 22° 2' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 664 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 121 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:35
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kalombela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalombela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.26 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 | 20.5 | 0.4 | 337 | 99 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 239 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 99 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 1.5 | 287 | 39 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 617.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 332 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 227.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.5 | 275 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 268 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 20.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.5 | 1.6 | 171 | 36 | 1,008.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 86 | 768.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 32 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 7.33 / 7.35 | 90 | 120.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 0.2 | 264 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 267 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 2.7 | 292 | 43 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 599.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 259 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 8 | 320.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.3 | 1.2 | 52 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 1.17 / 1.30 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalombela?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kalombela today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kalombela?
Local time is 11:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalombela?
Kalombela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalombela?
DEM 664 m.
Where is Kalombela located?
It is at -6.02342, 22.04390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalombela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.