Location & Surroundings
Dikansa is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,341 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipushi, 34 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1520 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Dikanza
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
11° 32' 31" S, 27° 2' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1341 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:20
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Dikansa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dikansa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 22.9 | 4.2 | 106 | 48 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 3.2 | 80 | 25 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 608.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 135 | 41 | 1,011.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 69 | 132.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 147 | 46 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 4.6 | 101 | 36 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 3.0 | 53 | 23 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 689.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 109 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 132 | 43 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 1.4 | 106 | 40 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 23.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 0.2 | 99 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 662.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 131 | 40 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 80.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 76 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.7 | 1.4 | 157 | 48 | 1,015.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 5 | 81.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dikansa?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 Dikansa today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Dikansa?
Local time is 14:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dikansa?
Dikansa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dikansa?
DEM 1,341 m.
Where is Dikansa located?
It is at -11.54202, 27.03945 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dikansa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.