Location & Surroundings
Afakituru is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 397 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangambi, about 110 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1080 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yangambi Airport, about 115 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
0° 10' 0" S, 24° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 397 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Afakituru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Afakituru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.1 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 21.2 | 0.1 | 145 | 95 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 23 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 75 | 56.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 1.1 | 16 | 46 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 758.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 315 | 81 | 1,009.1 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 100 | 133.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.8 | 9 | 90 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 18 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 95 | 55.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 2.2 | 42 | 50 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 744.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 1.0 | 120 | 72 | 1,007.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 63 | 156.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 0.8 | 184 | 96 | 1,009.1 | 1.72 / 1.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 266 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 1.87 / 3.69 | 100 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 1.3 | 308 | 69 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 347.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 319 | 98 | 1,010.8 | 1.84 / 2.26 | 86 | 85.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 0.8 | 292 | 100 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Afakituru?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 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 Afakituru today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Afakituru?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Afakituru?
Afakituru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Afakituru?
DEM 397 m.
Where is Afakituru located?
It is at -0.16667, 24.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Afakituru in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.