Location & Surroundings
Kaniaku is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 600 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 37 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 35 km away.
Overview
Kaniaku is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 12' 9" S, 22° 33' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 600 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kaniaku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaniaku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.47 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 | 1.4 | 323 | 86 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 314 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 1.4 | 331 | 37 | 1,007.1 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 95 | 736.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 310 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 3.81 / 3.95 | 100 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 0.8 | 129 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.52 / 4.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 2.8 | 291 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 3.88 | 100 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 3.1 | 303 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 385.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 305 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 117.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 1.8 | 278 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.55 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 2.4 | 258 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 2.5 | 325 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 759.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 0 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.57 / 0.58 | 22 | 194.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.8 | 1.7 | 293 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 2.52 / 3.10 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaniaku?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaniaku today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kaniaku?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaniaku?
Kaniaku is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kaniaku?
DEM 600 m.
Where is Kaniaku located?
It is at -6.20240, 22.55292 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaniaku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry