Location & Surroundings
Kanika is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, about 115 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1395 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, about 160 km away.
Overview
Kanika is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 20' 4" S, 26° 52' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 794 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 01:03
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kanika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 32.1 | 0.4 | 3 | 34 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 352 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 93 | 99.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 2.1 | 312 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 0.7 | 326 | 56 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 67.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 0.6 | 280 | 22 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 871.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 356 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 77 | 182.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 321 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 0.5 | 36 | 51 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 83.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.1 | 0.8 | 59 | 20 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 923.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.4 | 297 | 52 | 1,010.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 99 | 180.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 322 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 1.1 | 344 | 47 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 83.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.5 | 1.9 | 341 | 23 | 1,006.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 55 | 909.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanika?
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 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 Kanika today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kanika?
Local time is 01:03. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanika?
Kanika is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kanika?
DEM 794 m.
Where is Kanika located?
It is at -9.33443, 26.88137 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry