Location & Surroundings
Kakunga is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 501 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, 60 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kindu Airport, 58 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
2° 33' 0" S, 25° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 501 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 05:10
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kakunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 38.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
4.18 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 | 25.2 | 0.9 | 130 | 69 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 357 | 80 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 1.6 | 8 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.1 | 1.0 | 84 | 29 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 838.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.5 | 360 | 93 | 1,010.7 | 4.18 / 4.18 | 35 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 135 | 92 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.1 | 19 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 1.3 | 351 | 30 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 821.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.5 | 82 | 93 | 1,009.2 | 2.83 / 2.83 | 39 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 310 | 97 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 342 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 1.0 | 27 | 58 | 1,009.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 99 | 403.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 1.2 | 5 | 86 | 1,009.7 | 0.44 / 0.55 | 40 | 225.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakunga?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 38.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kakunga today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kakunga?
Local time is 05:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakunga?
Kakunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakunga?
DEM 501 m.
Where is Kakunga located?
It is at -2.55000, 25.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.