Location & Surroundings
Kikumba is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 696 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 74 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 350 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: Kibunda · Kibumba
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° 26' 25" S, 18° 16' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 696 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 317 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:36
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kikumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 750 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 20.2 | 1.3 | 129 | 90 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.3 | 228 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 331 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.4 | 1.7 | 84 | 38 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 749.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 0.4 | 225 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 376.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 284 | 67 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.1 | 295 | 66 | 1,013.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 42 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 3.2 | 319 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 65 | 789.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 1.4 | 328 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 0.88 / 0.92 | 35 | 274.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 264 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 1.43 / 2.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 334 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 2.31 | 96 | 15.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 5.0 | 337 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 96 | 402.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 2.7 | 281 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.06 / 1.92 | 98 | 199.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikumba?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 750 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 Kikumba today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kikumba?
Local time is 06:36. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kikumba?
Kikumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kikumba?
DEM 696 m.
Where is Kikumba located?
It is at -5.44015, 18.27721 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.