Location & Surroundings
Mbaluma is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 413 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 87 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 85 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° 44' 7" S, 16° 34' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 413 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:24
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Mbaluma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbaluma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 750 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.8 | 2.1 | 352 | 75 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 338 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 9.23 / 9.23 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 354 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.7 | 0.8 | 20 | 39 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 749.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 1.0 | 218 | 62 | 1,009.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 169.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 186 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 1.28 / 1.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 0.4 | 220 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.9 | 0.4 | 143 | 39 | 1,007.9 | 0.09 / 0.23 | 78 | 760.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.6 | 82 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 5.71 / 5.94 | 100 | 224.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 227 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 2.35 / 8.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 239 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 206 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 260.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 0.6 | 117 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 38 | 56.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbaluma?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 750 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 Mbaluma today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mbaluma?
Local time is 03:24. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbaluma?
Mbaluma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbaluma?
DEM 413 m.
Where is Mbaluma located?
It is at -5.73538, 16.57490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbaluma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.