Location & Surroundings
Simpoka is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,281 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipushi, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1560 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 33 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
11° 47' 32" S, 27° 18' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1281 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:22
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Simpoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simpoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.69 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 | 24.1 | 1.7 | 34 | 59 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 2.1 | 118 | 30 | 1,009.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 56 | 657.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 109 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 0.71 / 0.75 | 22 | 194.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 359 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.8 | 162 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.27 / 0.69 | 64 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 3.6 | 137 | 44 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 19 | 314.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 3.9 | 35 | 84 | 1,016.9 | 1.21 / 1.69 | 99 | 310.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 153 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.26 / 1.95 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 2.9 | 128 | 51 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 67.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 2.3 | 63 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 675.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 76 | 43 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 151.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 1.7 | 282 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.0 | 1.6 | 271 | 51 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 54 | 86.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simpoka?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 658 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 Simpoka today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Simpoka?
Local time is 15:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simpoka?
Simpoka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simpoka?
DEM 1,281 m.
Where is Simpoka located?
It is at -11.79223, 27.30780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simpoka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.