Location & Surroundings
Kaniki is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 977 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pweto, 91 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1480 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 89 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
8° 13' 0" S, 28° 7' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 977 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 01:11
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kaniki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaniki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 34.5 | 1.1 | 326 | 23 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 0.6 | 211 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 175 | 45 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 23 | 47 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 0.7 | 331 | 28 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 609.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 0.7 | 123 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 176.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 165 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 0.3 | 290 | 50 | 1,014.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.0 | 1.7 | 347 | 26 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 609.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 0.3 | 184 | 43 | 1,009.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 44 | 265.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.0 | 30 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.30 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 352 | 66 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 59 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.2 | 2.2 | 31 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.46 / 0.81 | 83 | 747.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaniki?
Now 34.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Kaniki today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kaniki?
Local time is 01:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaniki?
Kaniki is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaniki?
DEM 977 m.
Where is Kaniki located?
It is at -8.21667, 28.11667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaniki in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.