Location & Surroundings
Kankelenge is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 771 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 22 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 930 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 20 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° 56' 50" S, 23° 32' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 771 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,386 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:54
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Kankelenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankelenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.4 | 1.2 | 329 | 66 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 0.3 | 215 | 33 | 1,007.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 98 | 704.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 147 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 4.84 / 5.01 | 79 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 263 | 85 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 4.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.8 | 308 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 2.9 | 288 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 97 | 679.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 64 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 3.59 / 3.61 | 100 | 133.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 18 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.6 | 263 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 99 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 2.7 | 311 | 35 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 676.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 0.4 | 335 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 244.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 288 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 1.5 | 247 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 38.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankelenge?
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Kankelenge today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kankelenge?
Local time is 14:54. 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 771 m.
Where is Kankelenge located?
It is at -5.94717, 23.54589 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankelenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.