Location & Surroundings
Kafutu is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 714 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipamba, 19 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 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
8° 14' 8" S, 26° 14' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 714 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 01:28
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Kafutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kafutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 40.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 40.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
40.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,006.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 40.1 | 1.5 | 41 | 20 | 1,006.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 3.4 | 317 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 138.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 130 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 0.8 | 112 | 63 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.6 | 3.0 | 99 | 25 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 790.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 1.5 | 335 | 41 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 294.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 95 | 62 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 1.0 | 306 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 62.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 38.4 | 3.6 | 87 | 23 | 1,005.1 | 0.07 / 0.13 | 90 | 827.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 357 | 41 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 130.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 246 | 81 | 1,008.5 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.8 | 308 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.77 / 1.25 | 11 | 71.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.8 | 0.6 | 3 | 24 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 844.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kafutu?
Now 40.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 40.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 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 Kafutu today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kafutu?
Local time is 01:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kafutu?
Kafutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kafutu?
DEM 714 m.
Where is Kafutu located?
It is at -8.23563, 26.24718 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kafutu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.