Location & Surroundings
Kanki is a triangulation station in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 130 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 21' 5" S, 24° 24' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1160 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:19
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Kanki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.1 | 269 | 65 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 2.7 | 43 | 25 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 795.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 296 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 75 | 183.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 332 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.9 | 28 | 57 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.1 | 2.5 | 43 | 20 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 907.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.2 | 196 | 67 | 1,011.6 | 2.15 / 2.15 | 96 | 140.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 173 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.9 | 1.0 | 74 | 46 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.9 | 2.3 | 9 | 19 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 879.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 260 | 49 | 1,007.3 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 45 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 0.5 | 220 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 0.4 | 354 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.43 / 0.71 | 100 | 58.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanki?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 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 Kanki today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Kanki?
Local time is 17:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanki?
Kanki is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kanki?
DEM 1,160 m.
Where is Kanki located?
It is at -10.35151, 24.41087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanki in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.