Location & Surroundings
Sumbula is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 708 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 40 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 725 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chitato Airport, 53 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
7° 7' 58" S, 21° 13' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 708 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 417 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:42
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sumbula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sumbula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 34.5 | 1.3 | 168 | 35 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 88 | 58 | 1,010.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 51 | 284.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 40 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 1.64 / 1.73 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 187 | 79 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 51 | 41.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 1.3 | 79 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 605.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 79 | 77 | 1,010.0 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 64 | 262.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 193 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 1.18 / 2.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 197 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 100 | 31.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.1 | 0.9 | 186 | 36 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 785.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 24 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 4.95 / 4.95 | 79 | 139.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 278 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 204 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 31.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.7 | 1.2 | 320 | 37 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 810.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sumbula?
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Sumbula today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Sumbula?
Local time is 22:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sumbula?
Sumbula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sumbula?
DEM 708 m.
Where is Sumbula located?
It is at -7.13288, 21.22593 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sumbula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.