Location & Surroundings
Kanku is a stream in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 612 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 74 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 725 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 74 km away.
Overview
Kanku 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
6° 32' 17" S, 21° 27' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 612 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:55
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Kanku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.06 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 | 21.1 | 0.8 | 273 | 84 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 0.2 | 331 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.9 | 0.9 | 9 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 769.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.2 | 1 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 39 | 264.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.2 | 334 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.72 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 252 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.33 / 1.38 | 99 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.5 | 13 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 1.00 / 2.38 | 93 | 513.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 23 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.28 | 7 | 239.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 1.4 | 61 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 10.31 / 11.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.2 | 11 | 95 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 2.3 | 308 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 589.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 325 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 189.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 0.6 | 203 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 2.15 / 2.15 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanku?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanku today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kanku?
Local time is 07:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanku?
Kanku is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kanku?
DEM 612 m.
Where is Kanku located?
It is at -6.53816, 21.45881 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry