Location & Surroundings
Kankunku is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 798 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 50 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 770 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nzagi Airport, 66 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
7° 12' 23" S, 21° 39' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 798 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:07
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 17 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 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
3.65 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 | 22.7 | 0.9 | 200 | 86 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 220 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 2.66 / 2.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.3 | 348 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 55 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 1.3 | 350 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 3.09 / 3.13 | 89 | 673.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.2 | 356 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.52 / 3.65 | 100 | 253.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 203 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 17.89 / 21.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 250 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 2.3 | 178 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 824.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 0.7 | 65 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 78 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 1.05 / 1.09 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 226 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 49.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 1.4 | 111 | 35 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 858.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.1 | 1.5 | 161 | 68 | 1,009.7 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 48 | 259.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankunku?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kankunku today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kankunku?
Local time is 04:07. 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 798 m.
Where is Kankunku located?
It is at -7.20647, 21.65752 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankunku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.