Location & Surroundings
Sombe is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 501 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bangassou, 72 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bangassou, 77 km away.
Also known as: Somba
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° 5' 54" N, 22° 48' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 501 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 228 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:48
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 35.7 | 1.2 | 60 | 27 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 325 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 305.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 0.4 | 102 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 0.8 | 57 | 59 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 46.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 1.5 | 75 | 23 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 817.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 0.1 | 209 | 49 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 286.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 149 | 63 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 30 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 29.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.8 | 0.7 | 126 | 28 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 731.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 0.9 | 125 | 51 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 193.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 169 | 75 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 0.5 | 304 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.8 | 0.9 | 252 | 35 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 696.8 | 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 Sombe?
Now 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 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 Sombe today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Sombe?
Local time is 01:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sombe?
Sombe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sombe?
DEM 501 m.
Where is Sombe located?
It is at 4.09827, 22.81379 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.