Location & Surroundings
Dikanda-Kapula is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lodja, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 910 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lodja Airport, 19 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° 39' 0" S, 23° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 488 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 20:21
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dikanda-Kapula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dikanda-Kapula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 35.6 | 1.0 | 328 | 35 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 327 | 92 | 1,009.6 | 3.51 / 3.51 | 85 | 129.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 316 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 286 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 26 | 41.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 0.8 | 334 | 56 | 1,007.3 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 100 | 604.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 280 | 98 | 1,010.5 | 26.83 / 27.00 | 100 | 173.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.2 | 52 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 11.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 311 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.13 | 100 | 14.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.3 | 1.6 | 309 | 55 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 487.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 13 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 309 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.9 | 290 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.1 | 1.1 | 280 | 50 | 1,008.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 97 | 711.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dikanda-Kapula?
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dikanda-Kapula today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Dikanda-Kapula?
Local time is 20:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dikanda-Kapula?
Dikanda-Kapula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dikanda-Kapula?
DEM 488 m.
Where is Dikanda-Kapula located?
It is at -3.65000, 23.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dikanda-Kapula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.