Location & Surroundings
Kambala is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 607 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 11 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° 51' 12" S, 22° 22' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 607 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,575 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:10
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kambala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kambala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
35.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 35.2 | 1.0 | 69 | 33 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.2 | 147 | 52 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 349.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.4 | 137 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 348 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 8 | 47.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.5 | 1.0 | 55 | 28 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 859.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.1 | 166 | 65 | 1,009.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 35 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 357 | 79 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 330 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.08 / 0.34 | 14 | 33.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.2 | 3.0 | 348 | 40 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 732.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 192 | 89 | 1,009.7 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 100 | 306.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 292 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 1.48 / 3.22 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 293 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 16.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.0 | 3.1 | 285 | 48 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 532.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kambala?
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 Kambala today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kambala?
Local time is 01:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kambala?
Kambala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kambala?
DEM 607 m.
Where is Kambala located?
It is at -5.85346, 22.38082 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kambala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.