Location & Surroundings
Sambu is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 410 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 175 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 40 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° 45' 34" S, 14° 38' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 410 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:07
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Weather in Sambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
47 %
Precip
0.70 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 | 31.6 | 1.0 | 289 | 53 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 163 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 91 | 314.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 219 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.24 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 201 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 98 | 16.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 0.8 | 283 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.56 / 0.70 | 59 | 478.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 191 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 1.97 / 2.67 | 100 | 382.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 240 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 250 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 98 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 2.0 | 241 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 58 | 384.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 230 | 88 | 1,010.7 | 0.36 / 0.43 | 50 | 383.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 237 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 2.55 / 2.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 258 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 91 | 10.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 2.4 | 270 | 68 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 548.1 | 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 Sambu?
Now 31.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sambu today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Sambu?
Local time is 22:07. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sambu?
Sambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sambu?
DEM 410 m.
Where is Sambu located?
It is at -5.75955, 14.64186 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sambu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.