Location & Surroundings
Kafunga is a triangulation station in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kolwezi, 47 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1355 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, 40 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 7' 42" S, 25° 32' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1318 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 22:48
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Kafunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kafunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,007.1 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 35.6 | 2.2 | 111 | 16 | 1,007.1 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 291 | 46 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 207.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 325 | 64 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.7 | 337 | 52 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 2.6 | 120 | 19 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 785.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 272 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 68 | 196.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 2.1 | 314 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 330 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.8 | 2.3 | 115 | 16 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 887.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.6 | 310 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 63 | 196.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.9 | 284 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 199 | 54 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 76.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.1 | 5.3 | 86 | 14 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 813.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kafunga?
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 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 Kafunga today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Kafunga?
Local time is 22:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kafunga?
Kafunga is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kafunga?
DEM 1,318 m.
Where is Kafunga located?
It is at -11.12831, 25.54111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kafunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.