Location & Surroundings
Kaifutshi is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 994 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 98 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1100 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Airport, about 170 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
9° 36' 7" S, 23° 44' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 994 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 720 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:11
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kaifutshi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaifutshi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 19.9 | 1.2 | 108 | 75 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 93 | 55 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 2.0 | 201 | 17 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 892.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 184 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 344.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.3 | 148 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.3 | 19 | 44 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.3 | 1.5 | 326 | 17 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 835.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 3.0 | 16 | 42 | 1,006.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 38 | 129.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 2.0 | 347 | 69 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 277 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 2.1 | 308 | 34 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 464.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 249 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 4.41 / 4.41 | 100 | 148.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 1.2 | 290 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaifutshi?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 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 Kaifutshi today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kaifutshi?
Local time is 11:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaifutshi?
Kaifutshi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaifutshi?
DEM 994 m.
Where is Kaifutshi located?
It is at -9.60202, 23.73526 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaifutshi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.