Location & Surroundings
Samba is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 726 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 71 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 520 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 67 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° 33' 45" S, 19° 49' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 726 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 743 p/km²
- Built-up 9.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:51
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Samba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 36.3 | 0.8 | 123 | 31 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 1.6 | 303 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 83 | 241.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 251 | 63 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 0.9 | 285 | 61 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 28.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.6 | 1.5 | 53 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 796.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 280 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 15 | 184.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 292 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.10 / 0.17 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 289 | 67 | 1,012.7 | 1.20 / 1.36 | 33 | 29.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.2 | 1.8 | 355 | 31 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 759.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 292 | 61 | 1,009.5 | 1.69 / 1.69 | 100 | 125.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 187 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 2.03 / 3.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 322 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 97 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.7 | 2.0 | 352 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 675.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samba?
Now 36.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 05:33 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Samba?
Local time is 21:51. 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 726 m.
Where is Samba located?
It is at -5.56261, 19.82559 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.