Location & Surroundings
Chenal Ilunga is a channel in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 568 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipamba, 42 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1300 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 115 km away.
Overview
Chenal Ilunga is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 568 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type channel (CHN)
- the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 33' 50" S, 26° 18' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 568 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 20:56
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other channels nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chenal Ilunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chenal Ilunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
34.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 34.3 | 2.1 | 36 | 35 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 293 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 2.30 / 2.30 | 96 | 205.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 0.3 | 19 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 0.3 | 266 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 57 | 60.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 0.4 | 13 | 31 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 66 | 731.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 2.4 | 279 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 1.54 / 1.66 | 100 | 282.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 198 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.2 | 343 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 2.0 | 10 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 0.33 / 0.34 | 44 | 737.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 308 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 2.16 / 2.49 | 100 | 233.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 0.2 | 247 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 2.94 / 5.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 18 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 45.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 1.7 | 104 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 361.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chenal Ilunga?
Now 34.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chenal Ilunga today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Chenal Ilunga?
Local time is 20:56. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chenal Ilunga?
Chenal Ilunga is a channel.
What is the elevation of Chenal Ilunga?
DEM 568 m.
Where is Chenal Ilunga located?
It is at -8.56385, 26.30085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chenal Ilunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry