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 00:07
- 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 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.2 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 | 32.4 | 1.1 | 49 | 40 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 69 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 42 | 45.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 9 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 9 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 2.6 | 39 | 42 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 783.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 342 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 99 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 308 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.55 / 1.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 305 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 52.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.7 | 2.4 | 4 | 41 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 807.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 175 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 6.46 / 6.46 | 100 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 135 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 1.14 / 7.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 201 | 90 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 100 | 39.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.4 | 0.4 | 350 | 46 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 751.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakunku?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 Kakunku today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Kakunku?
Local time is 00:07. 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.