Location & Surroundings
Kankwale is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 921 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, about 100 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1515 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
Kankwale is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 33' 23" S, 27° 32' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 921 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:14
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kankwale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankwale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 934 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,006.3 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 36.3 | 2.2 | 189 | 15 | 1,006.3 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 1.8 | 119 | 21 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 260.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 116 | 39 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 4.0 | 90 | 26 | 1,013.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 91 | 87.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.7 | 2.7 | 179 | 13 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 933.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.7 | 103 | 21 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 287.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 134 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 1.4 | 309 | 40 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 86.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 5.4 | 56 | 39 | 1,008.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 95 | 788.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.5 | 344 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 11 | 129.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 301 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 281 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 78.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.7 | 1.6 | 31 | 26 | 1,006.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 824.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankwale?
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 934 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 Kankwale today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kankwale?
Local time is 22:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankwale?
Kankwale is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kankwale?
DEM 921 m.
Where is Kankwale located?
It is at -10.55650, 27.54811 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankwale in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry