Location & Surroundings
Akavu is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lodja, about 140 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 890 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lodja Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: Akau
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° 22' 0" S, 23° 6' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 481 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 17:59
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akavu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akavu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 24.2 | 0.5 | 196 | 84 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 1.0 | 116 | 40 | 1,008.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 96 | 759.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 36 | 73 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.09 | 6 | 109.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 4 | 92 | 1,010.0 | 0.16 / 0.24 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 0.8 | 357 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 1.0 | 14 | 48 | 1,007.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 704.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 50 | 85 | 1,009.0 | 0.41 / 0.55 | 46 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.5 | 200 | 89 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 1.1 | 320 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 1.4 | 355 | 39 | 1,005.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 751.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 236 | 92 | 1,008.9 | 1.36 / 1.42 | 100 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 263 | 99 | 1,010.4 | 4.18 / 5.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 1.7 | 247 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 26.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akavu?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 760 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 Akavu today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Akavu?
Local time is 17:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akavu?
Akavu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akavu?
DEM 481 m.
Where is Akavu located?
It is at -2.36667, 23.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akavu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.