Location & Surroundings
Kimpalanka is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 16 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 290 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 19 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
4° 37' 48" S, 17° 55' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 514 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 264 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:58
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Kimpalanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimpalanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.68 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 | 21.7 | 1.2 | 182 | 94 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 228 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 207 | 76 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 1.3 | 77 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 712.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 3.1 | 57 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 97 | 322.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.3 | 350 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 1.68 / 2.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 221 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.38 / 2.74 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 1.7 | 260 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 458.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.7 | 271 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 2.75 / 3.18 | 97 | 314.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 2.6 | 250 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 228 | 95 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 292 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 0.79 / 1.44 | 100 | 180.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 247 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 99.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimpalanka?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kimpalanka today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kimpalanka?
Local time is 01:58. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kimpalanka?
Kimpalanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimpalanka?
DEM 514 m.
Where is Kimpalanka located?
It is at -4.62991, 17.91955 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimpalanka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.