Location & Surroundings
Nkumba is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 551 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Kumba
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° 12' 25" S, 14° 59' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 551 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:40
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nkumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
1.16 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 | 24.0 | 1.8 | 240 | 82 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 237 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.4 | 214 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 94 | 13.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 0.6 | 298 | 51 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 59 | 751.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.0 | 254 | 79 | 1,008.8 | 1.11 / 1.16 | 53 | 250.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 252 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 7.63 / 8.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.8 | 223 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 221 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 0.20 / 1.87 | 100 | 166.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.7 | 1.9 | 281 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 211.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 3.4 | 242 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 1.60 / 1.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 2.7 | 241 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 261 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 108.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 259 | 95 | 1,012.2 | 1.05 / 1.17 | 100 | 147.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkumba?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nkumba today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Nkumba?
Local time is 02:40. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkumba?
Nkumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkumba?
DEM 551 m.
Where is Nkumba located?
It is at -5.20703, 14.98556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.