Location & Surroundings
Kigumba is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kongolo, 49 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1350 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Kingumba
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° 30' 46" S, 27° 25' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 637 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,184 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:32
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kigumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 23.1 | 2.5 | 349 | 81 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 47 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 98 | 197.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 65 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 144 | 75 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 75.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 1.4 | 269 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 866.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 210 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 54 | 117.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 58 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 1.22 / 1.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 121 | 84 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 77.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigumba?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 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 Kigumba today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kigumba?
Local time is 20:32. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigumba?
Kigumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kigumba?
DEM 637 m.
Where is Kigumba located?
It is at -5.51288, 27.42436 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.