Location & Surroundings
Kayembe is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 72 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 72 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° 33' 46" S, 23° 53' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 698 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:30
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kayembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kayembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 34.5 | 1.1 | 100 | 32 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.2 | 130 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 17 | 275.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 30 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 0.51 / 0.68 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 0.4 | 342 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.1 | 2.1 | 67 | 25 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 783.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 1.3 | 11 | 53 | 1,009.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 99 | 146.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 330 | 69 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 323 | 64 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.8 | 2.3 | 32 | 26 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 834.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 224 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 4.43 / 4.43 | 87 | 108.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 336 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 320 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 90 | 14.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.5 | 2.6 | 237 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.05 / 0.25 | 77 | 432.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kayembe?
Now 34.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 Kayembe today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kayembe?
Local time is 21:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kayembe?
Kayembe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kayembe?
DEM 698 m.
Where is Kayembe located?
It is at -5.56267, 23.89854 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kayembe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.