Location & Surroundings
Kanku is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 582 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 670 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 71 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° 25' 53" S, 21° 16' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 582 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 613 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:12
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.9 | 282 | 98 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 110 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 246 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 320 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 1.3 | 73 | 30 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 866.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.6 | 13 | 62 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 349.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 126 | 82 | 1,010.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 306 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 41.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.8 | 1.8 | 252 | 33 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 695.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 297 | 93 | 1,010.2 | 2.70 / 2.70 | 100 | 101.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 233 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 306 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 94 | 38.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 2.2 | 280 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 3.67 / 3.85 | 99 | 653.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanku?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 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 Kanku today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kanku?
Local time is 23:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanku?
Kanku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanku?
DEM 582 m.
Where is Kanku located?
It is at -5.43148, 21.27485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.