Location & Surroundings
Kakwata is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba, 43 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: Kakwapa
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
10° 37' 0" S, 24° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1163 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 05:20
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kakwata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakwata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 820 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 24.5 | 0.7 | 296 | 48 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 9 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 0.2 | 250 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 0.4 | 56 | 25 | 1,007.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 820.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 0.9 | 151 | 53 | 1,009.8 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 56 | 200.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 307 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 17 | 61 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 72.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 1.5 | 297 | 25 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 811.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 0.9 | 359 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 47 | 140.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.7 | 180 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.2 | 154 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 4.6 | 30 | 21 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 776.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 1.7 | 343 | 49 | 1,007.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 91 | 199.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakwata?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 820 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kakwata today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Kakwata?
Local time is 05:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakwata?
Kakwata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakwata?
DEM 1,163 m.
Where is Kakwata located?
It is at -10.61667, 24.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakwata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.