Location & Surroundings
Kitsumbu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 744 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 110 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 110 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° 37' 1" S, 17° 16' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 744 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 156 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:35
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kitsumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitsumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 711 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 21.3 | 1.0 | 175 | 86 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.5 | 142 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 17.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 1.2 | 122 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 710.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 311 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 100 | 182.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.1 | 26 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.4 | 187 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 3.35 / 3.43 | 43 | 23.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 1.1 | 111 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 79 | 756.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.2 | 10 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 3 | 204.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 0.8 | 243 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 2.99 / 3.05 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 223 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 23 | 24.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 0.1 | 18 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 1.25 / 3.06 | 36 | 607.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 2.4 | 352 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 2.37 / 5.43 | 100 | 364.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 2.1 | 144 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.29 / 5.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitsumbu?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 711 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitsumbu today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kitsumbu?
Local time is 10:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitsumbu?
Kitsumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitsumbu?
DEM 744 m.
Where is Kitsumbu located?
It is at -5.61693, 17.27829 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitsumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.