Location & Surroundings
Kalumbu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 662 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 40 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 38 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° 13' 11" S, 22° 34' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 662 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 686 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:35
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kalumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
1.13 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 | 23.0 | 0.6 | 282 | 79 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 328 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.3 | 2.2 | 358 | 33 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 714.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 0.9 | 128 | 58 | 1,008.3 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 100 | 116.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.4 | 272 | 88 | 1,010.6 | 0.17 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.2 | 314 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 3.0 | 3 | 33 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 772.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 11 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 4.21 / 4.21 | 100 | 108.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 2.2 | 335 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.8 | 298 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 3.2 | 12 | 43 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 672.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 34 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 97 | 220.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 292 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalumbu?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kalumbu today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kalumbu?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalumbu?
Kalumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalumbu?
DEM 662 m.
Where is Kalumbu located?
It is at -6.21985, 22.58021 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.