Location & Surroundings
Kanka-Putu is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 599 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 33 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° 10' 14" S, 14° 55' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 599 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 143 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:29
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Kanka-Putu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanka-Putu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 236 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.4 | 357 | 92 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 0.8 | 111 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 93 | 235.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 353 | 88 | 1,010.7 | 1.35 / 3.01 | 82 | 199.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 211 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.2 | 227 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 1.7 | 262 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 95 | 565.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 229 | 87 | 1,009.3 | 3.79 / 4.18 | 42 | 184.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.3 | 232 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 2.5 | 219 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 91 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 2.2 | 256 | 56 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 47 | 752.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.6 | 255 | 95 | 1,010.8 | 22.53 / 23.32 | 100 | 270.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 242 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 2.88 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 3.1 | 220 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 1.53 / 4.41 | 100 | 14.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanka-Putu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 236 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 Kanka-Putu today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kanka-Putu?
Local time is 19:29. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanka-Putu?
Kanka-Putu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanka-Putu?
DEM 599 m.
Where is Kanka-Putu located?
It is at -5.17062, 14.92770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanka-Putu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.