Location & Surroundings
Sumba is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 574 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 100 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 34 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° 11' 23" S, 14° 59' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 574 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 552 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:17
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.0 | 0.4 | 45 | 92 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.8 | 99 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 92 | 202.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 345 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 0.66 / 2.40 | 77 | 215.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 206 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.3 | 227 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 24.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 1.7 | 261 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 568.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 232 | 87 | 1,009.4 | 3.65 / 4.13 | 45 | 191.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 233 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 2.6 | 223 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.08 / 0.80 | 89 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 2.2 | 258 | 55 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 43 | 765.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 239 | 95 | 1,010.8 | 25.16 / 25.91 | 100 | 259.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 239 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 2.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 3.0 | 224 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 1.82 / 4.53 | 100 | 14.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sumba?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 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 Sumba today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Sumba?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sumba?
Sumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sumba?
DEM 574 m.
Where is Sumba located?
It is at -5.18971, 14.99517 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.