Location & Surroundings
Kankwese is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 687 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1315 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 125 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
9° 26' 38" S, 26° 3' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 687 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,445 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:09
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kankwese
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankwese, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 1.6 | 173 | 18 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.2 | 127 | 29 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 221.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 125 | 32 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 119 | 29 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 31.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.1 | 1.0 | 75 | 17 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 710.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 103 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 227.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 143 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 0.7 | 150 | 33 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 51.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.8 | 3.7 | 332 | 17 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 850.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 1.9 | 128 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 41 | 264.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 181 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 0.4 | 121 | 29 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.3 | 3.9 | 344 | 19 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 779.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankwese?
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 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 Kankwese today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kankwese?
Local time is 00:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankwese?
Kankwese is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankwese?
DEM 687 m.
Where is Kankwese located?
It is at -9.44385, 26.05711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankwese in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.