Location & Surroundings
Kankunku is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 573 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 50 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 735 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 51 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° 10' 3" S, 21° 53' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 573 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,569 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:08
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kankunku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankunku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
23 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 20.9 | 0.5 | 339 | 97 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 291 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 1.2 | 255 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 98 | 520.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 108 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 3.84 / 3.95 | 100 | 157.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.3 | 34 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 349 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 1.4 | 318 | 41 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 580.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 49 | 85 | 1,010.0 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 8 | 317.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 0.5 | 24 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 340 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 83 | 41.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.9 | 0.9 | 282 | 31 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 819.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 0.4 | 288 | 74 | 1,009.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 59 | 187.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 1.1 | 17 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 6.24 / 6.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankunku?
Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kankunku today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kankunku?
Local time is 09:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankunku?
Kankunku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankunku?
DEM 573 m.
Where is Kankunku located?
It is at -5.16742, 21.88488 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankunku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.