Location & Surroundings
Lafombo is a stream in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 369 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boende, about 220 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 690 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bokungu Airport, about 215 km away.
Also known as: Lofona · Lofombo
Overview
Lafombo is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Équateur
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 13' 28" S, 21° 11' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 369 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:21
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lafombo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lafombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 235 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (203 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.0 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 | 19.8 | 0.7 | 203 | 99 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.1 | 216 | 83 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 86 | 86 | 1,015.6 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 99 | 235.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 126 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 99 | 233.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.7 | 311 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 155 | 75 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 1.9 | 204 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 79 | 565.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 161 | 98 | 1,015.1 | 5.40 / 5.70 | 87 | 232.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 1.1 | 191 | 99 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 216 | 96 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 2.0 | 240 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 82 | 665.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.4 | 55 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.23 / 0.32 | 18 | 134.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 0.6 | 251 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lafombo?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 235 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 Lafombo today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Lafombo?
Local time is 12:21. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lafombo?
Lafombo is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lafombo?
DEM 369 m.
Where is Lafombo located?
It is at -2.22437, 21.18463 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lafombo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry