Location & Surroundings
Dikuta is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 820 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 80 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 65 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
6° 36' 15" S, 22° 18' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 820 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,609 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:59
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Dikuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dikuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.0 | 288 | 71 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.0 | 1.5 | 120 | 35 | 1,008.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 87 | 825.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 40 | 67 | 1,011.0 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 27 | 157.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 200 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 2.31 / 2.35 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.8 | 165 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 1.1 | 78 | 42 | 1,008.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 705.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 2.3 | 208 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 1.45 / 1.50 | 100 | 184.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 238 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 1.5 | 197 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 1.7 | 30 | 44 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 514.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 236.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 278 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 0.45 / 0.69 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.6 | 264 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 50.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dikuta?
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Dikuta today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Dikuta?
Local time is 13:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dikuta?
Dikuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dikuta?
DEM 820 m.
Where is Dikuta located?
It is at -6.60406, 22.30140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dikuta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.