Location & Surroundings
Kitombe is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 44 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 420 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 46 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° 24' 28" S, 18° 58' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 489 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 146 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:34
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kitombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
77 %
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 | 22.1 | 0.2 | 284 | 77 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 0.3 | 48 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 35 | 74 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 1.6 | 6 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 97 | 704.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.2 | 79 | 66 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 139.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 233 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 24 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 34.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 2.0 | 82 | 58 | 1,010.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 93 | 638.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 1.3 | 159 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 2.52 / 2.78 | 73 | 91.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 192 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 190 | 83 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 16 | 40.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitombe?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Kitombe today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kitombe?
Local time is 01:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitombe?
Kitombe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitombe?
DEM 489 m.
Where is Kitombe located?
It is at -5.40784, 18.96823 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.