Location & Surroundings
Akwa is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 800 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Watsa, 47 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1790 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Aba Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Akva
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° 26' 47" N, 29° 25' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 800 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:15
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
66 %
Precip
6.08 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 | 19.0 | 1.6 | 154 | 98 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 218 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 8.40 / 8.40 | 98 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 195 | 79 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 99 | 544.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 180 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 99 | 104.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.1 | 56 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 5.30 / 6.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 211 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 2.15 | 99 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 201 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 260.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 2.0 | 207 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.87 / 0.92 | 99 | 81.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.2 | 1.5 | 204 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 1.30 / 2.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 177 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 1.56 / 3.79 | 40 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 210 | 83 | 1,010.9 | 4.05 / 7.84 | 87 | 828.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 171 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 3.93 | 83 | 93.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 0.7 | 205 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwa?
Now 19.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akwa today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Akwa?
Local time is 13:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akwa?
Akwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akwa?
DEM 800 m.
Where is Akwa located?
It is at 3.44646, 29.42378 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.