Location & Surroundings
Kipembele is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 560 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 68 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 535 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Kimpembele
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° 23' 1" S, 20° 2' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 560 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 135 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:41
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kipembele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kipembele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 6.0 mm. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
6.00 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 | 21.6 | 1.0 | 265 | 81 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 230 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 1.1 | 331 | 39 | 1,009.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 88 | 730.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 300 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 1.07 / 1.17 | 58 | 136.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.6 | 204 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 4.83 / 6.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 13 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 1.05 / 7.06 | 100 | 10.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 300 | 56 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 78 | 373.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 329 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 0.24 / 0.27 | 99 | 322.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 0.9 | 306 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 182 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 3.30 / 3.36 | 100 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 2.8 | 346 | 63 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 66 | 564.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 314 | 88 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 232.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 0.5 | 294 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kipembele?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 6.0 mm. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kipembele today?
Sunrise around 05:13 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kipembele?
Local time is 09:41. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kipembele?
Kipembele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kipembele?
DEM 560 m.
Where is Kipembele located?
It is at -5.38365, 20.03965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kipembele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.