Location & Surroundings
Kankelenge is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 659 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 35 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° 41' 31" S, 22° 42' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 659 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,393 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kankelenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankelenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 19.7 | 1.1 | 245 | 99 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 206 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 52.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.2 | 1.0 | 257 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 771.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 6 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 174.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.8 | 55 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 44 | 71 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 0.5 | 322 | 31 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 843.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.1 | 40 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 93 | 162.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 1.1 | 57 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 1.57 / 1.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 315 | 93 | 1,016.6 | 0.94 / 2.73 | 100 | 38.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 0.9 | 289 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.33 | 65 | 619.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 226 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 1.67 / 4.00 | 85 | 267.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 1.1 | 237 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 0.01 / 4.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankelenge?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kankelenge today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kankelenge?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankelenge?
Kankelenge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankelenge?
DEM 659 m.
Where is Kankelenge located?
It is at -5.69191, 22.70181 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankelenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.