Location & Surroundings
Kimabula is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,331 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, about 125 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1495 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasenga Airport, about 120 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 9' 16" S, 27° 32' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1331 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 00:28
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kimabula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimabula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (113 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,007.3 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 | 35.9 | 1.1 | 113 | 17 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 0.8 | 53 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 216.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 25 | 36 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 0.9 | 38 | 33 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 87.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 3.1 | 247 | 16 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 901.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 1.2 | 11 | 30 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 169.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 55 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 228 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 86.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.7 | 5.4 | 99 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 67 | 776.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 37 | 55 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 16 | 266.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 322 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 1.8 | 295 | 38 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 87.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.2 | 1.2 | 84 | 35 | 1,007.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 98 | 716.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimabula?
Now 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Kimabula today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kimabula?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kimabula?
Kimabula is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kimabula?
DEM 1,331 m.
Where is Kimabula located?
It is at -10.15453, 27.53583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimabula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.