Location & Surroundings
Samba is a triangulation station in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,183 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba, 55 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 165 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 27' 7" S, 24° 2' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1183 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:46
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Samba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,011.5 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 | 22.4 | 1.9 | 322 | 63 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 171 | 56 | 1,014.3 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 54.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.2 | 1.7 | 81 | 15 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 902.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.3 | 17 | 28 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 329.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 0.7 | 11 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 40 | 75 | 1,015.6 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 79 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 0.4 | 252 | 24 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 818.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 346 | 47 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 243.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 2.8 | 356 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 3.3 | 336 | 68 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 2.2 | 340 | 31 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 800.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 3.4 | 23 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 40 | 148.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 1.4 | 13 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samba?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Samba today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Samba?
Local time is 08:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samba?
Samba is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Samba?
DEM 1,183 m.
Where is Samba located?
It is at -10.45193, 24.04339 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.