Location & Surroundings
Kankesa is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 571 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 23 km away.
Overview
Kankesa is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- 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° 44' 40" S, 22° 36' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 571 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:45
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kankesa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankesa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.1 | 201 | 86 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 0.2 | 359 | 42 | 1,009.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 763.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 299 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.23 / 0.27 | 67 | 175.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 308 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 0.67 / 0.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.4 | 20 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 1.9 | 340 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 441.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 16 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.13 / 0.30 | 49 | 230.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 8 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.43 / 0.72 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 0.4 | 315 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 2.2 | 23 | 37 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 671.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 178 | 92 | 1,009.4 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 78 | 268.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 109 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 0.58 / 1.44 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.1 | 177 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 0.72 / 2.16 | 100 | 42.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankesa?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 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 Kankesa today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kankesa?
Local time is 16:45. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankesa?
Kankesa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kankesa?
DEM 571 m.
Where is Kankesa located?
It is at -5.74436, 22.61087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankesa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry