Location & Surroundings
Kanika is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 573 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 59 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 360 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit 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' 13" S, 18° 23' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 573 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 624 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:45
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 739 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 23.5 | 0.4 | 102 | 83 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 231 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 3.57 / 3.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.2 | 103 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 2.1 | 351 | 48 | 1,008.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 739.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 0.7 | 214 | 72 | 1,010.1 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 98 | 146.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 309 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 20.55 / 20.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 300 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.96 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 1.5 | 297 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 551.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 1.7 | 295 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 97 | 280.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 259 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.27 / 0.32 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 276 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 94 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 2.5 | 327 | 42 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 772.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.8 | 0.1 | 110 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 99 | 297.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanika?
Now 23.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 739 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanika today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kanika?
Local time is 02:45. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanika?
Kanika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanika?
DEM 573 m.
Where is Kanika located?
It is at -5.35354, 18.38672 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.