Location & Surroundings
Simbala is a settlement in Nord-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 397 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gbadolite, 38 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gbadolite Airport, 36 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
4° 18' 35" N, 20° 39' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 397 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 158 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:45
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Simbala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simbala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 | 24.4 | 0.7 | 98 | 76 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.2 | 75 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 2.1 | 97 | 55 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 512.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 297 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 151.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.1 | 326 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 41 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 2.7 | 80 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 648.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.2 | 57 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 320.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 2.2 | 177 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 241 | 82 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 1.1 | 124 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 743.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 0.9 | 136 | 54 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 292.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 1.9 | 216 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simbala?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Simbala today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Simbala?
Local time is 09:45. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Simbala?
Simbala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simbala?
DEM 397 m.
Where is Simbala located?
It is at 4.30971, 20.65890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simbala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.