Location & Surroundings
Kampoto is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 516 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 51 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 635 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 57 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
5° 21' 39" S, 20° 57' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 516 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,560 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:35
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kampoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kampoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
60 %
Precip
0.93 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 | 26.0 | 0.9 | 29 | 57 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 7 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 218 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 4.43 / 4.46 | 99 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.3 | 0.6 | 224 | 35 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 712.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.5 | 48 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 100 | 192.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 210 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 239 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 7.89 / 8.71 | 100 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.0 | 264 | 60 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 41 | 424.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 1.0 | 320 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 2.27 / 2.76 | 93 | 249.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 297 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 295 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 0.11 / 0.19 | 100 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 2.6 | 314 | 54 | 1,011.5 | 0.53 / 0.72 | 100 | 533.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 344 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 5.20 / 5.92 | 100 | 247.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kampoto?
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kampoto today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kampoto?
Local time is 03:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kampoto?
Kampoto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kampoto?
DEM 516 m.
Where is Kampoto located?
It is at -5.36087, 20.96575 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kampoto in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.