Location & Surroundings
Kakunda is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 120 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 835 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
Kakunda is stream in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 5' 45" S, 22° 20' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 794 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 14:37
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Kakunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 22.2 | 2.4 | 295 | 79 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.9 | 0.9 | 52 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 789.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 78 | 60 | 1,011.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 96 | 187.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 7 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.13 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.4 | 292 | 62 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 2.0 | 86 | 23 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 801.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 0.9 | 16 | 40 | 1,008.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 80 | 153.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 3.1 | 347 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.3 | 2.7 | 328 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 2.0 | 5 | 33 | 1,006.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 85 | 667.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 330 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 2.10 / 2.13 | 99 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 310 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 2.4 | 306 | 82 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 78 | 15.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakunda?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.4 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 Kakunda today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kakunda?
Local time is 14:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakunda?
Kakunda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kakunda?
DEM 794 m.
Where is Kakunda located?
It is at -7.09574, 22.34644 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakunda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry