Location & Surroundings
Akro is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,254 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nchelenge, about 135 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 89 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 8' 46" S, 27° 31' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1254 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 01:15
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Weather in Akro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.
Temperature
36.0 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,006.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 92 | 13 | 1,006.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.2 | 78 | 23 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 315.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 2.8 | 64 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 82 | 25 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 4.0 | 58 | 17 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 821.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 44 | 35 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 154.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 67 | 52 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 1.5 | 48 | 34 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 66.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.2 | 3.1 | 100 | 17 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 722.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 58 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 264.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 75 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 0.5 | 290 | 31 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 85.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.6 | 2.6 | 320 | 28 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 579.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akro?
Now 36.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 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 Akro today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Akro?
Local time is 01:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akro?
Akro is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Akro?
DEM 1,254 m.
Where is Akro located?
It is at -9.14620, 27.52935 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akro in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.