Location & Surroundings
Kakula is a triangulation station in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,254 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba, 57 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 155 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
10° 40' 16" S, 24° 6' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1254 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 23:34
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kakula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,007.7 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 | 34.2 | 2.9 | 38 | 23 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 28 | 43 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 235.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 315 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 198 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 87 | 55.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 1.9 | 43 | 20 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 733.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 298 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 278 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 0.8 | 212 | 46 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 70.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.8 | 1.2 | 353 | 24 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 747.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 78 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 81 | 197.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 199 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 291 | 50 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 10 | 61.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.3 | 3.6 | 352 | 30 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 34 | 703.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakula?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 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 Kakula today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Kakula?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakula?
Kakula is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kakula?
DEM 1,254 m.
Where is Kakula located?
It is at -10.67124, 24.11303 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.