Location & Surroundings
Kakunku is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 862 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 99 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 865 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 21 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° 14' 11" S, 22° 34' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 862 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 18:26
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Kakunku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakunku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
1.63 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 | 21.8 | 0.5 | 310 | 88 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 1.2 | 16 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 763.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 3.7 | 134 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 6.78 / 6.84 | 100 | 109.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 101 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.7 | 101 | 91 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 86 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 32 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 1.24 / 2.88 | 98 | 664.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 219 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 2.18 | 88 | 206.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 159 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 0.9 | 141 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 43 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 1.9 | 41 | 47 | 1,008.5 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 85 | 768.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 2 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 6.61 / 6.71 | 100 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 334 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 2.3 | 311 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 0.29 / 0.41 | 100 | 46.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakunku?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kakunku today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kakunku?
Local time is 18:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakunku?
Kakunku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakunku?
DEM 862 m.
Where is Kakunku located?
It is at -7.23651, 22.58112 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakunku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.