Location & Surroundings
Kibafu is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 990 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwansabombwe, 97 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1575 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasenga Airport, 49 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
10° 29' 0" S, 28° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 990 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:40
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Nearby
Weather in Kibafu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kibafu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.4 | 1.1 | 140 | 58 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 2.5 | 116 | 25 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 660.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 348 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 100 | 196.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 20 | 72 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 0.9 | 86 | 48 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 4.4 | 17 | 30 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 769.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 2.4 | 343 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 2.01 / 2.01 | 100 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 264 | 89 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 0.4 | 257 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 278 | 44 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 283.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.1 | 116 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 2.09 / 2.10 | 100 | 285.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 0.3 | 287 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 1.35 / 3.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 0.6 | 59 | 87 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 18.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kibafu?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Kibafu today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Kibafu?
Local time is 18:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kibafu?
Kibafu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kibafu?
DEM 990 m.
Where is Kibafu located?
It is at -10.48333, 28.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kibafu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.