Location & Surroundings
Kitumba is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 654 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 65 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° 17' 14" S, 15° 23' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 654 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 230 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:02
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kitumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.1 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 | 26.8 | 1.8 | 230 | 76 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 210 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 61 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 326 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 3.31 / 3.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.4 | 247 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 12.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.9 | 243 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 579.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 236 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 325.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 250 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 1.16 / 1.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 255 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 14.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.8 | 2.7 | 291 | 64 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 85 | 293.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.2 | 226 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 16 | 349.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 278 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 1.20 / 1.32 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 2.1 | 247 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 5.38 / 6.70 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 2.0 | 304 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 82 | 345.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitumba?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Kitumba today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kitumba?
Local time is 20:02. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitumba?
Kitumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitumba?
DEM 654 m.
Where is Kitumba located?
It is at -5.28720, 15.39851 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.