Location & Surroundings
Kimponto is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 937 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambove, 74 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1455 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 145 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
10° 21' 59" S, 27° 2' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 937 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 245 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:26
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kimponto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimponto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 27.1 | 1.0 | 157 | 52 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 3.5 | 34 | 38 | 1,006.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 709.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.2 | 31 | 72 | 1,011.8 | 0.53 / 0.65 | 91 | 126.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 0.2 | 151 | 89 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 0.5 | 353 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.0 | 1.6 | 47 | 29 | 1,003.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 68 | 840.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.3 | 253 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 8.34 / 8.47 | 100 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 0.1 | 173 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 0.9 | 287 | 79 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 0.6 | 309 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 165 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 100 | 259.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.6 | 151 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 3.65 / 5.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.2 | 0.7 | 346 | 87 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 3.54 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimponto?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Kimponto today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Kimponto?
Local time is 18:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kimponto?
Kimponto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimponto?
DEM 937 m.
Where is Kimponto located?
It is at -10.36642, 27.03476 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimponto in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.