Location & Surroundings
Samba is a settlement in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 312 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolenge, 61 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 535 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbandaka Airport, 63 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
0° 32' 41" S, 18° 15' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 312 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 469 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:26
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Samba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 35.9 | 0.8 | 56 | 35 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.0 | 69 | 74 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 183.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 92 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 188 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 58 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 1.4 | 65 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 805.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 214 | 84 | 1,010.5 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 95 | 179.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 269 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.34 / 0.72 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 176 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 31.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.5 | 1.0 | 198 | 36 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 788.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.0 | 141 | 80 | 1,008.4 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 89 | 151.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 216 | 94 | 1,009.9 | 0.41 / 0.75 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 132 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 2.65 / 3.40 | 100 | 9.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 2.0 | 228 | 84 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 2.60 | 100 | 171.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samba?
Now 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 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 05:26 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Samba?
Local time is 22:26. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Samba?
Samba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samba?
DEM 312 m.
Where is Samba located?
It is at -0.54467, 18.25652 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.