Location & Surroundings
Sumba is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cabinda, 22 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 380 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cabinda Airport, 18 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' 38" S, 12° 13' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:18
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 14 min
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 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 3.2 | 221 | 88 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 3.8 | 203 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 98 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 4.5 | 229 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 484.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 4.6 | 271 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 338.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.3 | 227 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 2.5 | 196 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 239 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 37 | 517.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 3.8 | 300 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 378.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 2.2 | 265 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 215 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 36 | 12.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 4.8 | 200 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 55 | 602.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 3.9 | 251 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 369.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 2.1 | 211 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sumba?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 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 05:50 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Sumba?
Local time is 09:18. 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 5 m.
Where is Sumba located?
It is at -5.76051, 12.21750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.