Location & Surroundings
Kankuku is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,033 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lucapa, about 135 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 880 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 85 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
8° 42' 54" S, 21° 57' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1033 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 21:02
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kankuku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankuku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 33.3 | 0.8 | 24 | 31 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.6 | 162 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 4.56 / 4.56 | 78 | 113.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 312 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 202 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 30.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 1.9 | 97 | 21 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 658.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 336 | 40 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 190.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 337 | 55 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 3.5 | 325 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 37.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.3 | 1.9 | 322 | 27 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 825.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.8 | 347 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 86 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 334 | 72 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 3.0 | 326 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 7 | 37.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.4 | 1.8 | 318 | 29 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 77 | 795.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankuku?
Now 33.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 Kankuku today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kankuku?
Local time is 21:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankuku?
Kankuku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankuku?
DEM 1,033 m.
Where is Kankuku located?
It is at -8.71512, 21.95438 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankuku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.