Location & Surroundings
Kawumba is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 811 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, about 150 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 380 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, about 150 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' 45" S, 18° 11' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 811 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 20:09
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kawumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kawumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 30.2 | 0.7 | 306 | 44 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 117 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 2.03 / 2.03 | 92 | 247.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 2.2 | 137 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.70 / 2.73 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 300 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 1.7 | 20 | 33 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 599.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 324 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 88 | 287.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 2.2 | 330 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 251 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 14.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.9 | 2.8 | 331 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 91 | 646.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 336 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 0.44 / 0.52 | 60 | 234.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 305 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 1.16 / 1.68 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 294 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 2.5 | 321 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 808.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kawumba?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 Kawumba today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kawumba?
Local time is 20:09. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kawumba?
Kawumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kawumba?
DEM 811 m.
Where is Kawumba located?
It is at -6.22909, 18.18814 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kawumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.