Location & Surroundings
Kalumbwe is a mission in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,256 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chililabombwe, 29 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1660 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasompe Airport, 37 km away.
Basic Data
- Type mission (MSSN)
- a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 18' 0" S, 28° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1256 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:46
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Nearby
Weather in Kalumbwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalumbwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 25.6 | 2.6 | 122 | 25 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 4.3 | 116 | 39 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 5.1 | 87 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 99.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 3.9 | 89 | 13 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 960.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.0 | 81 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 315.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 3.9 | 112 | 36 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 5.2 | 75 | 33 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.5 | 3.2 | 97 | 15 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 883.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 0.6 | 96 | 22 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 289.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 54 | 36 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 4.3 | 60 | 36 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.2 | 1.7 | 96 | 13 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 907.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 1.6 | 347 | 29 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 192.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalumbwe?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 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 Kalumbwe today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Kalumbwe?
Local time is 07:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalumbwe?
Kalumbwe is a mission.
What is the elevation of Kalumbwe?
DEM 1,256 m.
Where is Kalumbwe located?
It is at -12.30000, 28.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalumbwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.