Location & Surroundings
Akasongo is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 762 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isiro, 39 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 46 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
2° 26' 8" N, 27° 43' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 762 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 296 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:55
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Akasongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akasongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.8 | 2.1 | 220 | 96 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 176 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 42 | 490.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 173 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 2.27 / 2.50 | 100 | 226.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 0.3 | 75 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.20 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.3 | 141 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 1.2 | 102 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 324.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.8 | 22 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 89 | 192.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 0.9 | 116 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 0.43 / 1.20 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 1.2 | 132 | 89 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 6 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 0.6 | 34 | 48 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 746.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 79 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 3.09 / 3.09 | 98 | 101.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 68 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 1.2 | 109 | 90 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akasongo?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 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 Akasongo today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Akasongo?
Local time is 16:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akasongo?
Akasongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akasongo?
DEM 762 m.
Where is Akasongo located?
It is at 2.43560, 27.72312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akasongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.