Location & Surroundings
Kanka is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 401 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 16 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 185 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 54 km away.
Overview
Kanka is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 42' 24" S, 14° 24' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 401 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 05:54
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Kanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 356 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.45 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 | 29.2 | 0.3 | 240 | 59 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.7 | 235 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 10.29 / 10.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 156 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 3.51 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 278 | 58 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 356.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.6 | 258 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.39 / 0.45 | 100 | 302.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 278 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 233 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 3.0 | 240 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 94 | 445.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.6 | 1.8 | 292 | 67 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 81 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 231 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 2.0 | 248 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 2.5 | 263 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 692.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.2 | 2.1 | 269 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 97 | 260.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanka?
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 356 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanka today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kanka?
Local time is 05:54. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanka?
Kanka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kanka?
DEM 401 m.
Where is Kanka located?
It is at -5.70674, 14.41521 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry