Location & Surroundings
Kimbalu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 879 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cambundi, about 100 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 430 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 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
7° 12' 13" S, 17° 55' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 879 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 135 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kimbalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimbalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.36 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 | 22.8 | 0.6 | 16 | 77 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 1.4 | 308 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 569.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 347 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 37 | 198.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 342 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 1.46 / 1.75 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.0 | 265 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 5 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.0 | 1.6 | 340 | 29 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 91 | 753.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 1.1 | 34 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.65 / 0.66 | 79 | 121.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 252 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 1.25 / 1.90 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 0.7 | 336 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.48 / 2.39 | 100 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 1.8 | 250 | 34 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 85 | 717.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 2.0 | 99 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 2.80 / 2.81 | 96 | 221.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.3 | 191 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 2.61 / 5.42 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 0.2 | 351 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 60 | 22.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimbalu?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kimbalu today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kimbalu?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kimbalu?
Kimbalu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimbalu?
DEM 879 m.
Where is Kimbalu located?
It is at -7.20351, 17.91800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimbalu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.