Location & Surroundings
Akwane is a stream in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, about 160 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, about 170 km away.
Overview
Akwane is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 478 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 38' 13" N, 26° 37' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 478 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:29
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Akwane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,007.1 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 34.4 | 0.7 | 69 | 38 | 1,007.1 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.2 | 107 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 3.50 / 3.50 | 100 | 158.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 339 | 99 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 17 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 0.9 | 24 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 784.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 241 | 94 | 1,009.3 | 1.64 / 1.65 | 90 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 276 | 99 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.3 | 194 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 99 | 36.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.7 | 1.0 | 26 | 39 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 58 | 787.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 63 | 94 | 1,008.7 | 1.16 / 1.17 | 97 | 166.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 308 | 99 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 218 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 57.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.8 | 0.3 | 284 | 47 | 1,006.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 95 | 757.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwane?
Now 34.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Akwane today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akwane?
Local time is 20:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akwane?
Akwane is a stream.
What is the elevation of Akwane?
DEM 478 m.
Where is Akwane located?
It is at 1.63702, 26.63160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwane in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry