Location & Surroundings
Samba is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 92 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 380 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 91 km away.
Overview
Samba is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 45' 57" S, 18° 24' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 689 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:50
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Samba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.2 | 1.3 | 13 | 96 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 2.7 | 17 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 65 | 604.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 41 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 292 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.7 | 265 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 351 | 63 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 284.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 199 | 82 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 187.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.0 | 231 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 0.9 | 247 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 82 | 33.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.1 | 346 | 47 | 1,008.8 | 0.98 / 1.05 | 62 | 769.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 248 | 88 | 1,010.0 | 0.04 / 1.09 | 60 | 255.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 240 | 96 | 1,011.2 | 1.09 / 2.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 2.7 | 224 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 4.52 / 6.70 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samba?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 05:19 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Samba?
Local time is 16:50. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Samba?
Samba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Samba?
DEM 689 m.
Where is Samba located?
It is at -5.76570, 18.40621 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry