Location & Surroundings
Kimba is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 585 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 62 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1315 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 120 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
8° 52' 6" S, 26° 18' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 585 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 195 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:28
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Kimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
35.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,007.5 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 35.4 | 1.8 | 49 | 29 | 1,007.5 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 1.3 | 46 | 53 | 1,008.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 54 | 241.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 220 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.94 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 240 | 73 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 2.4 | 22 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.1 | 17 | 57 | 1,009.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 97 | 245.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 208 | 69 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 2.7 | 232 | 58 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 82 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.4 | 3.0 | 143 | 52 | 1,008.1 | 2.22 / 2.24 | 100 | 813.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.0 | 191 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 1.14 / 3.38 | 63 | 137.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 184 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 1.3 | 232 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 71.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.2 | 2.8 | 19 | 26 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 839.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimba?
Now 35.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Kimba today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kimba?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kimba?
Kimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimba?
DEM 585 m.
Where is Kimba located?
It is at -8.86840, 26.30014 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.