Location & Surroundings
Kanungu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 63 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 590 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 63 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
6° 20' 18" S, 20° 13' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 689 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 563 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:24
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
1.31 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 | 26.5 | 0.4 | 21 | 57 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 287 | 76 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 314 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 12 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 1.9 | 9 | 36 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 835.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 3.8 | 7 | 94 | 1,010.7 | 1.29 / 1.31 | 100 | 201.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 51 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 0.04 / 1.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 318 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 2.1 | 278 | 42 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 675.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 2.0 | 290 | 68 | 1,008.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 306.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 266 | 92 | 1,009.9 | 4.67 / 4.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 74 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 8.20 / 12.94 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 3.7 | 296 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 3.60 / 16.54 | 100 | 111.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 0.7 | 79 | 80 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 96.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanungu?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanungu today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kanungu?
Local time is 02:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanungu?
Kanungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanungu?
DEM 689 m.
Where is Kanungu located?
It is at -6.33823, 20.23191 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.