Location & Surroundings
Kimbongo is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 751 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, about 115 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 360 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, about 115 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
5° 51' 52" S, 18° 9' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 751 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 01:08
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kimbongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimbongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 24.0 | 1.3 | 16 | 69 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 281 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 3.58 / 3.58 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.3 | 231 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 7 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 2.1 | 57 | 40 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 748.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.3 | 286 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 0.22 / 0.28 | 0 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 255 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 0.33 / 0.61 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 268 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 5 | 31.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.8 | 1.9 | 331 | 54 | 1,008.9 | 1.30 / 1.53 | 79 | 735.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 1.7 | 341 | 93 | 1,010.3 | 3.85 / 5.38 | 100 | 201.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 277 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 350 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 100 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 320 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 2.47 / 4.09 | 100 | 401.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 1.4 | 252 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 3.82 | 100 | 163.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimbongo?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kimbongo today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kimbongo?
Local time is 01:08. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kimbongo?
Kimbongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimbongo?
DEM 751 m.
Where is Kimbongo located?
It is at -5.86431, 18.15992 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimbongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.