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 20:54
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Kankelenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankelenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 243 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 33.7 | 0.9 | 184 | 35 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 135 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 167.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 330 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 1.86 / 1.90 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 320 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 77 | 27.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.4 | 7 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 83 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 28 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.90 / 1.02 | 79 | 266.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 274 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 263 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.5 | 0.5 | 251 | 52 | 1,009.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 96 | 593.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 17 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.61 / 0.84 | 4 | 154.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 275 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 284 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 1.24 / 1.39 | 5 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.1 | 0.7 | 298 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 744.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankelenge?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 243 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 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kankelenge?
Local time is 20:54. 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.