Location & Surroundings
Kakinda is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 909 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luputa, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1000 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, 43 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
7° 20' 52" S, 23° 50' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 909 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,386 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:15
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kakinda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakinda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 20.1 | 1.1 | 319 | 96 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 272 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 49.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 1.7 | 33 | 36 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 701.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 12 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 8.94 / 8.94 | 100 | 214.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 0.9 | 193 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 65 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 2.3 | 13 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 826.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 0.7 | 162 | 66 | 1,009.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 287.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 2.1 | 309 | 92 | 1,009.1 | 0.42 / 0.45 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 199 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.31 / 0.76 | 86 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 1.1 | 9 | 34 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 855.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 32 | 67 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 66 | 280.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 1.4 | 340 | 96 | 1,009.4 | 1.11 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakinda?
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Kakinda today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kakinda?
Local time is 13:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakinda?
Kakinda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakinda?
DEM 909 m.
Where is Kakinda located?
It is at -7.34784, 23.83368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakinda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.