Location & Surroundings
Kafunde is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 942 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 41 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1075 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 120 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
10° 5' 42" S, 23° 6' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 942 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 01:31
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kafunde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kafunde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 23.8 | 2.6 | 34 | 58 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 155 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.1 | 190 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 1.6 | 109 | 18 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 807.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 1.3 | 333 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 247.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kafunde?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 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 Kafunde today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kafunde?
Local time is 01:31. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kafunde?
Kafunde is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kafunde?
DEM 942 m.
Where is Kafunde located?
It is at -10.09510, 23.11628 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kafunde in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.