Location & Surroundings
Kanu is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 744 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 110 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Kanu is stream in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 9' 3" S, 22° 13' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 744 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:33
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kanu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 30.0 | 0.3 | 335 | 53 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 183 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 83 | 210.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 165 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 219 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 58 | 45.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 2.1 | 103 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 72 | 815.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 3.4 | 116 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 1.06 / 1.09 | 100 | 221.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 156 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 0.8 | 173 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.5 | 2.4 | 81 | 30 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 865.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 322 | 71 | 1,009.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 208.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 329 | 82 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 299 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.2 | 1.8 | 273 | 42 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 625.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanu?
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Kanu today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kanu?
Local time is 20:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanu?
Kanu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kanu?
DEM 744 m.
Where is Kanu located?
It is at -7.15084, 22.22219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry