Location & Surroundings
Akungula is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lodja, 51 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 970 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lodja Airport, 62 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
3° 15' 23" S, 23° 58' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 614 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:45
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Akungula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akungula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 32.9 | 1.6 | 324 | 43 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 323 | 95 | 1,010.5 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 85 | 131.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 2.2 | 80 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 8.30 / 9.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 121 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 15.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 1.8 | 74 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 703.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 23 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 183.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.2 | 351 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 285 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.3 | 1.4 | 95 | 27 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 877.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.1 | 83 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 9 | 214.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 318 | 94 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 18 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 61.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.4 | 1.1 | 21 | 42 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 658.1 | 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 Akungula?
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 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 Akungula today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Akungula?
Local time is 21:45. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akungula?
Akungula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akungula?
DEM 614 m.
Where is Akungula located?
It is at -3.25627, 23.98057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akungula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.